Recently 6 Indian historical sites have been honored with UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award.

Recently 6 Indian historical sites have been honored with UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award.

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Category : Awards Published on: December 23 2023

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  • 6 Indian historical sites have been honored with UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award in December 2023.
  • Historic sites included are Rambagh Gate and Ramparts, Church of the Epiphany, Peepal Haveli, Karnikara Mandapam, David Sassoon Library and Bikaner House.
  • Rambagh Gate and Ramparts - Amritsar
  • Church of Epiphany - Gurugram
  • Peepal Haveli - Gurudaspur
  • Karnikara Mandapam – Kerala
  • Karnikara Mandapam is located in the Bhagavathi Temple, Kerala.
  • David Sassoon Library - Mumbai
  • Bikaner House - New Delhi.
  • The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation was established in 2000.
  • The purpose of this award is to promote the conservation of such cultural heritage areas, whose conservation efforts have been initiated by an individual or organization.
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