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Ancient Roman Highway, Appian Way, Added To UNESCO World Heritage List

28 Jul 2024

The Appian Way, the ancient Romans' first highway and a popular tourist attraction in modern Rome, has been added to the United Nations' cultural heritage list. Known as the Regina Viarum, or Queen of Roads, the Appian Way connected the capital of the early Roman state to the southeastern town...

Kerala’s Kozhikode Declared First ‘City Of Literature’ By UNESCO

24 Jun 2024

Kozhikode in northern Kerala, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, was officially designated as India's first 'City of Literature' by UNESCO on Sunday (June 23). In October 2023, Kozhikode earned a place in the 'Literature' category of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). State Local Self Government Department Minister M...