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The remains of the city were forgotten for almost 1,000 years until their rediscovery in the early 20th century (Photo: AFP)

Ancient Arab city in Spain becomes UNESCO heritage site

The city was built as a symbol of power to rival the caliphate of Baghdad, but lasted less than a century before it was...

1 July 2018 9:09 PM IST

The decision recognises the importance of the central Myanmar site and will likely be a boon to Myanmars tourist industry. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Myanmar's temple city Bagan attains UNESCO Heritage status

Myanmar's temple city Bagan awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

9 July 2019 11:31 AM IST

A Buddhist site in Sirpur, Chhattisgarh

Padma Sri for tainted archaeologist stirs row

Sirpur was yet to be accorded World Heritage status despite several visits by Unesco teams to the site in the past...

4 Feb 2017 1:52 AM IST

The foundation stone of the museum was laid in 1971, which opened as Rail Transport Museum in 1977 and was later rechristened as National Rail Museum in 1995.

Delhi's Rail Museum to get restaurant with serving train

The museum houses the unique heritage of Indian Railways, rich history of more than 150 years.

25 Dec 2016 2:33 AM IST