Heritage

Greece returns over 1,000 coins to Turkey in joint effort against antiquities smuggling

The two ministers held several talks regarding future cooperation between the two countries in the field of culture and the fight against antiquities trafficking.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy sign agreement at first Turkey-Greece Culture Forum, ,June 19, 2026.
Daniel Voloshchuk's handmade Russian project won first-place in the My Family Story competition, exploring the gaps in many Jewish family histories.

Students from 31 countries explore their Jewish roots in ANU competition

The five first-place winners of the My Family Story competition had the opportunity to connect to their ancestors and represent various Jewish communities around the world,

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Visitors view the Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, at the British Museum in London on January 9, 2023.

Greece calls for return of Parthenon Statues from British Museum at UNESCO, backed by 20 countries

Greece and Turkey argue that Lord Elgin had no firman permissing him to remove the artifacts, while the UK claims Elgin had all necessary documents and brought the Statues to Britian legally.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A funicular climbs to Hrebienok where at 1,200 meters stand two remarkable ice domes filled with sulptures.

Slovakia's High Tatras: Skiing, spas, Jewish heritage luxury hotels

Snow-capped peaks, world-class skiing, and a rich cultural tapestry—Slovakia’s High Tatras offer far more than just a winter (and year-round) escape.

|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS

Canada and Jerusalem: A journey of faith, heritage, and shared values

MARCH 17, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to close in February for maintenance and conservation

The closure is part of a comprehensive conservation plan executed by the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco to ensure the safety of tourists and preserve archaeological heritage.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to close in February for maintenance and conservation.

The many faces of Jerusalem – in one big book - review

"Jerusalem, he contends, is at the center of the conflict that permeates the holy city at every conceivable level. 'But Jerusalem is like an old lady used to the quarrels of her grandchildren.'"

FEBRUARY 2, 2025BySTEVE LINDE
Israeli security forces guard while Jews visit the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, June 8, 2023.

Traveling Merovingian mint masters heritage: 1,300-year-old gold coin discovered near Belkau

"Mint masters traveled from place to place, not always in large cities, but also in villages".

JANUARY 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Bruniquel castle, the foundations of which date back to the 6th century by a Merovingian queen. Illustration.

World Monuments Fund adds Moon, Apollo 11 sites to 2025 heritage preservation watch list

Specialists fear planned commercial flights could compromise lunar heritage, including Neil Armstrong’s bootprints.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
World Monuments Fund adds Moon, Apollo 11 sites to 2025 heritage preservation watch list.

A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites in India

Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur.

JANUARY 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Virupaksha temple with scenic Hampi landscape and cityscape at sunset at Karnataka India.