UNESCO

‘Weaponization of cultural heritage’: Israel accuses PA of exploiting UNESCO in bid for Sebastia

The 450-acre site, which has awaited joining the world heritage list since 2012, has a history dating back at least 3,000 years.

 Israelis visit the site of the ancient village of Sebastia near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2019
Palestinian employees of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) take part in a protest against job cuts by UNRWA, in Gaza City September 19, 2018.

October 7 massacre findings puts the UN’s credibility on trial - opinion

The restored western face of the Parthenon, Greece, July 2, 2026.

After 200 years in ruin: Greece unveils complete restoration of Parthenon's western pediment

A piece of metal lies at of Al‑Bass Roman ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site hit by an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, southern Lebanon, June 25, 2026.

Israel damaged heritage sites during ops. against Hezbollah, Lebanese culture minister says


UNESCO to rule on ancient Jericho as Palestinian World Heritage site

Jericho prides itself on being the oldest most continuously inhabited city in the world, dating back over 10,000 years and for being at the lowest point below sea level of any municipality.

 An image of the ancient Jericho archaeological site.

At Peru temple site, archaeologists explore 3,000-year-old 'condor's passageway'

The entrance to the "condor's passageway" was first explored by a Stanford University team using cameras mounted on robots.

 The archaeological site of Chavin de Huantar, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is seen some 155 miles (250 km) north of Lima July 18, 2008. A museum opened near the site with an exhibition of ceramic pieces and rock sculptures from a culture that flourished around 900 B.C.

The battle over UNESCO - opinion

Washington owes the UN some $619 million in past dues because it did not pay what it owed UNESCO. It appears that now the administration will make good on this debt.

 UNESCO HEADQUARTERS in Paris: UNESCO resolutions became a critical element in the international effort undertaken by Israel’s adversaries to delegitimize the Jewish state, says the writer.

UNESCO votes to reinstate US as member

US law forbids Washington from funding UN bodies that have admitted Palestine as a full member. The American return to UNESCO was enabled after a waiver from Congress.

A general view of the UNESCO headquarters in Paris

UNESCO member states set to give green light to US return

UNESCO is best known for designating and protecting archaeological and heritage sites, from the Galapagos Islands to the tombs of Timbuktu.

A general view of the UNESCO headquarters in Paris

'Pizza' painting found in ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii

What may be the ancestor of the modern pizza has been discovered in a fresco in the Roman city of Pompeii.

Archaeologists discover ancient 'Street Food Shop' - Pompeii

Tel Aviv’s White City to mark 20 years as UNESCO world heritage site

The White City district has given rise to an annual late-night cultural celebration that will take place June 29.

 View of the Boat House, on 76 Levanda Street, in Tel Aviv, built in Bauhaus style by architect Shimon Hamadi Levi in 1934. November 06, 2018.

Joe Biden’s UNESCO fiasco

The US move to rejoin UNESCO comes just after the organization passed a series of anti-Israel resolutions.

 UNESCO DIRECTOR-GENERAL Audrey Azoulay (C) visits Kyiv, Ukraine, in early April.

Israel should consider rejoining UNESCO, despite its flaws - editorial

There are many benefits of UNESCO membership and it is possible for Israel to take part in its many positive activities while avoiding other elements.

A general view of the UNESCO headquarters in Paris

US to rejoin UNESCO five years after quitting over Palestinian statehood

The move had largely been anticipated since the US Congressional Omnibus bill approved in December 2022 included funding for UNESCO.

 A UNESCO sign is seen at the UNESCO headquarters, on the day of the opening of the second session of negotiations around a future treaty on tackling plastic pollution, in Paris, France, May 29, 2023.