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UNESCO Adds 14 Historic Collections to Heritage Register

4/18/2025

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UNESCO's Executive Board has enriched its register with fourteen new collections of scientific documentary heritage. Among the highlights are Egypt's Ithaf Al-Mahbub, Charles Darwin's invaluable archives, and poignant collections on slavery from Angola. The contributions of historical figures like Raden Ajeng Kartini and vital documents such as the Geneva Conventions have also been honored, celebrating our shared history.

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UNESCO's Executive Board has enriched its register with fourteen new collections of scientific documentary heritage. Among the highlights are Egypt's Ithaf Al-Mahbub, Charles Darwin's invaluable archives, and poignant collections on slavery from Angola. The contributions of historical figures like Raden Ajeng Kartini and vital documents such as the Geneva Conventions have also been honored, celebrating our shared history.