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The state government of Perak in Malaysia expressed confidence that the Lenggong Valley, home to a number of prehistoric sites, will be listed as a World Heritage site. Lenggong Archaeological Museum Perak Confident Lenggong Valley Will Be Listed As World Heritage Site Bernama, 24 January 2012 [...] I was on holiday when the Smithsonian announced that it would not be hosting the Belitung Shipwreck exhibition last month. Much inked has been spilled, particularly by commentators in Singapore decrying the decision. Here’s a roundup and my take. Changsha Wares from the Belitung Shipwreck [...] From January 23-25, visitors to the World Heritage Site of Hue in Central Vietnam will enjoy free entry to the different attractions and tombs as part of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Hue heritage sites open for free on Lunar New Year Tuoi Tre News, 04 January 2012 [...] The management board of the World Heritage-listed My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam say that the ruins are deteriorating rapidly, despite the presence of a long-term management plan. My Son Sanctuary, Tuoi Tre News 20111208 1700-year-old UNESCO heritage nears collapse Tuoi Tre News, 08 December 2011 [...] Another story on the initial assessment of the flood damage to Ayutthaya by UNESCO experts. UNESCO experts voice concern over flooded Ayutthaya World Heritage Site MCOT News, 09 December 2011 [...] Malaysia has won a seat on the Unesco World Heritage Committee. Malaysia Wins Seat In World Heritage Committee Bernama, 08 November 2011 [...] The Thanh Hoa Provincial government will spend US$1 million to upgrade visitor infrastructure and restoration of the World Heritage listed Ho Citadel. Ho Citadel, Thanh Hoa Province, Viet Nam News 20111027 Thanh Hoa to spend $1m on citadel Viet Nam News, 27 October 2011 [...] The week’s rains have continued to overwhelm Ayutthaya as the Chao Phraya floods the world heritage site. Flooded Ayutthaya, The Nation 20111005 Wat Chaiwatthanaram suffers flooding The Nation, 04 October 2011 UNESCO Heritage Site Hit By Flood In Central Thailand Bernama, 04 October 2011 Red alert in Ayutthaya The Nation, 05 October 2011 Floods [...] The new Thai government will review the earlier decision to pull out of the World Heritage Committee after a dispute over Preah Vihear. The move kinda confirms my suspicions that the pullout was more of a political gambit related to the recent elections – but we’ll have to wait and see: the review may still [...] With virtual tours and 3D scanning becoming more and more viable, the idea of turning these technologies for remote access becomes increasingly compelling. Certainly for World Heritage Sites in danger and/or dispute, virtual tours may be one way for visitors to enjoy sites without leaving a physical mark – Borobudur, Angkor Wat and Preah Vihear [...] |
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