World Cultural Heritage Treasures

Historical Context

UNESCO's World Heritage List recognizes 1151 sites as irreplaceable cultural assets. These include ancient cities, monuments, and natural wonders.

Major Artistic Forms

• Classical Sculpture (e.g., Zeus at Olympieion)
• Chinese Calligraphy (e.g., Shanshui scripts)
• Indian Architecture (e.g., Taj Mahal)
• Greco-Roman Mosaics (e.g., Piazza Archeologica, Rome)

Key Cultural Heritage Regions

Modern Cultural Preservation

3D digitization techniques now preserve fragile artifacts. Recent projects include:

• Linnaeus' Herbarium (Uppsala University)
• Benin Bronzes (British Museum)
• Mayan Codices (National Library, Mexico)