Sentences with phrase «of cultural heritage sites»

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.
(b) The second aspect is the statement «expedited mechanisms exist under the Native Title Act for the protection of cultural heritage sites, but some indigenous organisations advocate against their use» (pp69 - 70).
You can understand why I believe it inaccurate to state «expedited mechanisms exist... for the protection of cultural heritage sites».
«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]
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.
TP: Your heritage recipes are an important part of the site — any other cultural cuisines you'd like more time to explore?
The hotel features 178 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, Michelin - starred dining, innovative bar concepts and a award - winning holistic spa all situated within the top nine floors of the soaring, Cesar Pelli - designed Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, a site offering spectacular views of the city skyline while also providing access to stately banquet and conference facilities within the adjacent Mitsui Main Building, a Japanese cultural - heritage property.
«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.»
But efforts must nonetheless also be made to preserve artifacts, sites and monuments that are part of a nation's cultural heritage, and also vital to understanding its history.
A World Heritage Site is a location that is listed by UNESCO as having outstanding cultural or natural value to the common heritage of humanity.
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 Le patrimoine mondial vu du ciel («Heritage seen from the sky») photography exhibition features around 40 natural or cultural sites around the world, showcasing the outstanding richness of the UNESCO cultural heritage.
One segment of these tour packages will embark you on exclusive visits to forts, palaces and world heritage sites, thereby bringing one step closer to the cultural façade of India.
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.
From sandy beaches to heritage sites, Gorey and Grouville on the east coast of Jersey offer a good base to enjoy the many aspects of Jersey's varied landscape and cultural life.
This hotel is a premier example of 20th - century modernist architecture and a Catalan cultural heritage site.
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.
Explore the rich heritage and daily rituals of Balinese Hinduism with our on - site cultural tours, experiences and dance performances.
An incredible variety of galleries, heritage sites, museums and cultural tours will open your eyes to the rich diversity of the Aboriginal culture of the Discovery Islands.
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 but allows you ample free time to soak up the unique atmosphere of the island and the facilities at your hotel.
Yap is of particular interest for tourists due to its top diving sites (incluidng Manta Rays) and its stone money cultural heritage.
Upon our descend we arrive to the cultural heritage site of Morocco the ksour of Ait BenHaddou.
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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.
It is one of the preferred Indonesia travel destination providing various choice of tourist activities from the unique cultural show, and the heritage cultural site.
Along the way are art galleries, World Heritage sites and tours — including the Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tour — which can be seen together over a few days or visited separately, offering a close encounter with the Aboriginal heritage of south - eastern Cape York.
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.
Explore Ko Samui's unique cultural heritage and fantastic sites from the back of a 4 - wheel drive vehicle on this full - day tour.
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.
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.
The Million Image Database is documenting threatened cultural heritage sites all around the world, through the efforts of volunteers
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 museum is a site for discovering new artists, contemplating the work of contemporary masters, and learning about our living cultural heritage.
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.
Through his work, he interrupts the status quo of artistic practice and behaviour within a museum, a site of cultural heritage, a rooftop or public space.
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.
A solo exhibition features a large site - specific work that consumes the gallery with a selection of smaller works that address destruction of architecture, intentional actions that destroy architecturally important and significant cultural heritage sites.
The Art Project is part of the Google Cultural Institute, which is dedicated to creating technology that helps the cultural community bring their art, archives, heritage sites, and other materialCultural Institute, which is dedicated to creating technology that helps the cultural community bring their art, archives, heritage sites, and other materialcultural community bring their art, archives, heritage sites, and other material online.
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