UNESCO adds Cameroon, Malawi sites to heritage list
CAMEROON, JUL 11 – The new UNESCO listings aim to boost preservation and tourism in Africa, where only a small fraction of cultural sites are recognized, UNESCO Director-General said.
- Two sites in Cameroon and Malawi were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to UNESCO.
- The Diy-Gid-Biy landscape in Cameroon features archaeological sites from the 12th to 17th centuries.
- Malawi's site includes Mount Mulanje, a sacred mountain associated with gods and ancestors.
- UNESCO seeks to boost Africa's representation in the heritage list, as highlighted by Director-General Audrey Azoulay.
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