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Additional Reading
Patrimonio del mundo, 12 vol. (1997), is an extensively illustrated encyclopedia of World Heritage sites arranged by geographic region. The Encyclopedia of World Art, 15 vol. (1959–68, rev. printing 1972; two supplements 1983, 1987), includes maps, diagrams, and descriptions of numerous archaeological sites; whereas Brian M. Fagan (ed.), The Oxford Companion to Archaeology (1996), is a concise reference. The Encyclopaedia of Islam, new ed. (1954– ), discusses the history and architecture of historic cities and ruins in Africa and Asia. Feature articles on World Heritage sites, as well as extensive photography, are provided in UNESCO’s World Heritage Review (quarterly), and The UNESCO Courier (monthly). See also selected articles in Archaeology (monthly) and National Geographic Magazine (monthly).
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
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| Modified link of Web site: Smart History - The unintended consequences of UNESCO world heritage listing. | Jan 16, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Ancient Origins - Is UNESCO World Heritage status for cultural sites killing the things it loves? | May 07, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Smart History - The unintended consequences of UNESCO world heritage listing. | Apr 03, 2023 | ||
| Tables of World Heritages sites for Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America added. | May 16, 2018 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised. | Oct 24, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Canadian Encyclopedia - United Nations World Heritage Sites. | Dec 16, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: Shark Bay - World Heritage - What is World Heritage? | Dec 16, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Canadian Encyclopedia - United Nations World Heritage Sites. | Dec 16, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Site of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. | Aug 04, 2016 | ||
| Added link to "list of World Heritage sites." | Jan 21, 2016 | ||
| Indicated that sites are now chosen in the middle of the year. | Sep 15, 2010 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Adventure - What Is A World Heritage Site? | Feb 15, 2009 | ||
| Media revised. | Feb 01, 2008 | ||
| Media added. | Feb 09, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: UNESCO World Heritage Centre - World Heritage List. | Oct 12, 2006 | ||
| Added new Web site: Official Site of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. | Sep 14, 2006 | ||
| Table added. | Jul 20, 2006 | ||
| Article revised. | Dec 21, 2001 | ||
| Article revised. | Mar 25, 1999 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Mar 24, 1999 |
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