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Application for Mardin churches, monasteries to be included in UNESCO World Heritage List

Application for Mardin churches, monasteries to be included in UNESCO World Heritage List

Nine monasteries and churches were included in the temporary list last year.

15 February 2022

Turkey's State Council halts renovation of Nevşehir Castle in Cappadocia

Turkey's State Council halts renovation of Nevşehir Castle in Cappadocia

Upon the application of the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects, the 6th Chamber of the Council of State has halted the execution of the Presidential decision designating the Castle of Nevşehir and its environs as a “Renovation Site”.

14 December 2021

Arslantepe Mound in Malatya now on UNESCO World Heritage List

Arslantepe Mound in Malatya now on UNESCO World Heritage List

With the addition of the 8,000-year-old Arslantepe Mound in Malatya, the number of sites from Turkey in the UNESCO’s list has grown to 19.

Greece, Russia and France warn Turkey about Hagia Sophia decision

Greece, Russia and France warn Turkey about Hagia Sophia decision

The three countries have pointed to the world heritage status of the Hagia Sophia.