International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property

Type: Organization

Name: International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 49 mins ago - 1 reports

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

Unesco to visit Occupied Jerusalem’s Old City

Delegation to present findings in annual meeting on June 1 Occupied Jerusalem: A delegation from Unesco, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, arrived on Sunday to inspect preservation work in Occupied Jerusalem?s Old City, ... [Published Gulf News - 7 hours ago]

Entities: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cul..., Jerusalem, International Centre for the Study of the Prese..., International Council on Monuments and Sites

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 1 reports

Pompeii, favourite of tourists, at risk of burial by neglect

Destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79, Pompeii survived excavation that started in the 18th century and has stoically borne the wear and tear of millions of tourists. Now its frescoes, brick walls and elegant tile mosaics are at risk from ... [Published Melbourne Age - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: International Centre for the Study of the Prese..., Italy, 18th century, Organized Crime, Mafia

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''The project is going to reshape the way things are dealt with,'' he said. "If we don't preserve Pompeii, then the state has failed."

Pompeii, favourite of tourists, at risk of burial by neglect [Published Melbourne Age - Apr 22 2013]