UNESCO warns Pakistan of World Heritage Site delisting for using cement on Taxila sites
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UNESCO warns Pakistan of World Heritage Site delisting for using cement on Taxila sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has formally asked Pakistan to reverse recent ‘reconstructions’ and “unnecessary interventions” at Mohra Moradu, a Buddhist monastery and stupa complex from the Kushan era, and Sirkap, the Indo-Greek city layer.
The United Nations cultural agency UNESCO has warned against the government's conservation work at the Vedic-era Takshashila in Pakistan, noting the use of cement and other modern raw materials in the conservation work of these ancient structures.
UNESCO Warns Pakistan Over Taxila World Heritage Reconstruction
NEW DELHI-Reacting strongly to reports of reconstruction work carried out by Pakistani authorities at two historical sites in Taxila, India on July 3 emphasized that cultural heritage, especially sites recognized by UNESCO, belongs to the entire world and not to any particular individual or country. UNESCO has warned Pakistan that the sites could be placed on the World Heritage in Danger List if corrective measures are not taken and that Taxila …
UN warns Pakistan against 'reconstruction' at Taxila site
UNESCO has warned Pakistan that two historical sites within the Taxila World Heritage site could be placed on a "danger list" or even delisted if "unnecessary interventions" and "reconstructions" are not reversed. The UN cultural agency highlighted concerns about new masonry replacing ancient walls and increased wall heights, compromising the authenticity of the sites. Pakistani officials, however, maintain that the work constitutes conservation…
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