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Gifts for Travelers: World Heritage Project

by Mary Jo Manzanares on November 25th, 2006

UNESCO World Heritage ListA few words about UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Project:

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.  Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.

With that in mind, UNESCO has compiled a World Heritage list comprised of 830 properties that it believes forms part of the cultural and natural heritage of the world, and which have outstanding value to humanity.  Included on the list are 644 cultural, 162 natural, and 24 mixed properties that belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located.  You will find the full list here.

There are a number of gift items from the World Heritage Project that will intrigue of all ages.  Here is a sampling:

Be sure to check out the World Heritage website.  In addition to a long list of books available for purchase, there are also free maps, pamphlets and lots of other fun stuff there.

Photo credit:  hakill

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