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Since then, GTP has branched out to address a variety of human rights and related concerns in a variety of contexts such as the destruction of cultural heritage sites in conflict zones such as Iraq, Syria, and Azerbaijan.

Forensic anthropology, innovative genetic testing, statistical analysis and geospatial technology are some of the tools scientists use to collect evidence of mass executions, reunite children separated from their families, and track the destruction of cultural heritage sites in partnerships with non-profit organizations and human rights organizations dealing with atrocities unfolding across the globe.

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Google recently reached an agreement with the United National Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to take pictures of world heritage sites for use in the Google Street View service.

«From the origins of civilization to the first international empires, Syria's cultural heritage and these sites in particular are vitally important to our understanding of history.»

About Site - The Center for Digital Archaeology is a research and advisory center specializing in archaeology and cultural heritage technology trends, practice and education.

Chapter 2 focuses on the cultural heritage value - and in particular on the question of how a designer can achieve a translation of the cultural heritage essence of a site into concrete design principles.

The cultural triangle formed by the ancient cities, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa & Sigiriya is home to some of the richest, largest and most dramatic archaeological heritage sites in Asia.

Your package includes visits to the main cultural and heritage sites in Lisbon and the surrounding area but allows you ample free time to soak up the unique atmosphere of the City and the facilities at your hotel.

Experience the principal heritage sites of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, before heading to the hills in traditional tea country.

«The Travel Corporation has always believed strongly that travel and tourism companies play a vital role in protecting the world's natural habitats, cultural heritage sites and communities.»

The archaeological site was declared cultural heritage in 2003 but this has not caused tourists to visit the place en masse.

Rosewood Luang Prabang opens today as an ultra-luxury escape within an idyllic hilltop forest in north central Laos, where guests are able to immerse themselves in the rich cultural history, spiritual heritage and diverse tropical landscape of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Outdoor adventurous trips either that is trekking to Everest base camp or island peak climbing, which best suits for both the novice and veteran travelers and trekkers ranging from comfort walking alongside of cultural, historical, and religious heritage sites in Katmandu Valley to thrilling peak climbing and expedition to the world's highest mountains.

From exploring architectural marvels, visiting world heritage sites, adventures in the wilderness, cultural experiences, select from numerous itineraries of the train.

Your package includes visits to the main cultural and heritage sites in Porto, the Douro valley and the surrounding area but allows you ample free time to soak up the unique atmosphere of the City and the facilities at your hotel.

Your package includes visits to the main cultural and heritage sites in Lisbon and the surrounding area.

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Situated on Queensland's Tropical Coast in the heart of the Great Green Way, the place has recently been restored and now features extensive gardens, wide verandahs with cool breezes, al fresco verandah restaurant, atrium lounge room, deli bar and café, Noorla Tours and Cultural Centre, twelve heritage bedrooms, backpackers dormitories, eight Winnebago / campervan sites, period furniture throughout, tropical breakfasts, tea and coffee making facilities, gourmet barbecues, function / conference room seats 120, business facilities: telephone, facsimile, data projector, internet and email, laundry facilities, children's play area electronic games room, internet café, 1.00 p.m. check - in and 11.00 a.m. check - out and free parking.

Staying at the architecturally stunning Heritance Kandalama (5 *) in a superior room on half board basis, your hotel is located in the heart of the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, close to 5 stunning UNESCO world heritage sites.

Staying in luxury at Heritance Kandalama (5 *) in a superior room on half board basis, your hotel is in the heart of the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, close to 5 stunning an UNESCO world heritage sites.

Did you know that in Catalonia there are 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites or items of intangible cultural and human heritage?

You and your family can experience the best sites in Belize with Chabil Mar's family fun vacation packages that include trips to Maya ruins, a boat tour up the Monkey River, a hike through Cockscomb Nature Preserve, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the wonderful weather, food, and rich cultural heritage of Belize.

As cultural centre of the Zhejiang province and famous for its natural beauty and historical and heritage sites, Hangzhou is a prime destination in China that will provide pleasurable stays and memories.

Certainly, Nathan Drake's success and appeal — despite his treatment of global heritage sites and artefacts — makes for an interesting exception in a developing public dialogue around cultural imperialism.

«The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has posted a statement on one of its websites justifying its recent rampage of destruction of cultural heritage sites, including mosques in the Iraqi city of Mosul» [Artnet]

Italy launches global search for nine new museum directors Following the high - profile appointment of 20 new museum directors in Italy last year, the country's ministry for cultural heritage and tourism has announced another global call for applications to lead nine more cultural sites.

Qatar Museums connects the museums, cultural institutions and heritage sites in Qatar and creates the conditions for them to thrive and flourish.

Holly Veselka's site - specific installations investigate humanity's cultural heritage in relation to our evolving planet and the surrounding cosmos.

The Smithsonian Institution's Freer and Sackler galleries, the premier venues for Asian art in the United States, will conduct a 10 - day tour of South Korea's greatest traditional art and cultural heritage sites this September, open the museums» supporters and members of the public who wish to join.

The move comes two months after Islamic extremist group ISIS sacked the monumental ruins of Palmyra, once one of the most important cultural centers in the Middle East and a UNESCO world heritage site.

With an academic background in intellectual history, archaeology, and heritage studies, he focuses on the practice of artists and curators in galleries, museums, heritage sites, and public spaces, especially the application of social practice in the constitution of cultural heritage.

In 2014, the militant group calling themselves the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria began destroying cultural heritage sites and artifacts — mosques and shrines, churches, and ancient and medieval monuments — in Libya, Syria, and Iraq, using bulldozers and explosiveIn 2014, the militant group calling themselves the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria began destroying cultural heritage sites and artifacts — mosques and shrines, churches, and ancient and medieval monuments — in Libya, Syria, and Iraq, using bulldozers and explosivein Iraq and Syria began destroying cultural heritage sites and artifacts — mosques and shrines, churches, and ancient and medieval monuments — in Libya, Syria, and Iraq, using bulldozers and explosivein Libya, Syria, and Iraq, using bulldozers and explosives.

Last year, news outlets began reporting that the militant group known as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria had begun bombing and bulldozing cultural heritage sites and artifacts, some dating back to ancient times.

Hospitalfield: An Artist's House, located in Arbroath, Scotland, holds aprogrammeof residencies, commissions and curated projects which aim to negotiate and inspire an interplay between the heritage and history of the site and contemporary cultural ideas and practices.

As chairperson of the Qatar Museums board of trustees, Sheikha Mayassa guides the vision for future museums, cultural institutions and heritage sites in Qatar, with the aim of transforming the country into a vibrant cultural center in the Middle East and beyond.

So much of this precious heritage has been tragically lost through the destruction of its fabled cities of Palmyra and Aleppo, as well as countless other cultural heritage sites, during a bitter civil war, almost unprecedented in recent history.

Generated at the National Trust site of Stourhead (Wiltshire, UK) in 2006, the images eschew any desire to document a specific location; instead, the historic house at Stourhead, along with its world - famous 18th century landscape gardens, are employed by Crisp as a formal device to reflect upon the colliding imperatives of heritage, leisure and history at a site of national cultural significance.

While the Committee's decisions showed clear recognition of the threat that dam building poses to the natural and cultural heritage embodied by these sites, it failed to protect one of the most dam - threatened properties: Lake Turkana in Kenya.

In July 2010 this marine monument became the first mixed United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in the United States, being recognized for both its unique and intact predator - dominated marine ecosystem, and its cultural heritage as «an embodiment of the Hawaiian concept of kinship between people and the natural world.&raquIn July 2010 this marine monument became the first mixed United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in the United States, being recognized for both its unique and intact predator - dominated marine ecosystem, and its cultural heritage as «an embodiment of the Hawaiian concept of kinship between people and the natural worldCultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in the United States, being recognized for both its unique and intact predator - dominated marine ecosystem, and its cultural heritage as «an embodiment of the Hawaiian concept of kinship between people and the natural world.&raquin the United States, being recognized for both its unique and intact predator - dominated marine ecosystem, and its cultural heritage as «an embodiment of the Hawaiian concept of kinship between people and the natural worldcultural heritage as «an embodiment of the Hawaiian concept of kinship between people and the natural world.»

This viewpoint was rekindled recently by Edward Whelan, writing for the National Review web site: «In every major establishment - clause case during his three decades on the Court, Stevens has concluded that government policies that accommodate or support religion are unconstitutional, even if they are an excepted part of our political and cultural heritage.»

The program's aim is to train managers who currently hold positions in organizations active in the performing arts, heritage sector (museums, historic sites), or in cultural industries (film, publishing, and sound recording).

Expedited mechanisms exist under the Native Title Act for [deleted: the protection of cultural heritage sites] «fast - tracking» mineral tenements that are considered to be «low - impact», but some indigenous organisations advocate against their use in order to protect native title rights.

The Indigenous Nations of the Murray - Darling River Basin possess distinct cultural and customary rights and responsibilities including: a spiritual connection to the lands, waters and natural resources of the Basin; management of significant sites located along the river banks, on the river beds, and sites and stories associated with the water and natural resources located in the rivers and their tributaries; protection of Indigenous cultural heritage and knowledge; accessing cultural activities such as hunting and fishing, and ceremony.

The city is also rich in cultural heritage, providing many historic sites to visit.

Mining agreements, in particular, have provided opportunities for traditional owners to conduct cultural heritage site clearances — and be paid for their services.

Open access would require greater vigilance in protecting cultural heritage, sites of significance, and sacred sites.

The Indigenous peoples of the Archer, Lockhart and Stewart River Basins possess distinct cultural and customary rights and responsibilities including: a spiritual connection to the lands, waters and natural resources of the rivers; management of significant sites located along the river banks, on and in the river beds, and sites and stories associated with the water and natural resources located in the rivers and their tributaries; protection of Indigenous cultural heritage and knowledge; accessing cultural activities such as hunting and fishing, and ceremony.

Commercial real estate developers, investors, property owners and facility managers are a critical link in casting a vision and blue print for future African cities, especially because they provide the spaces and sites for profitability, productivity, sustainability, innovation, cultural cohesion and heritage preservation.