with the civilizations of ancient Egypt‚ Mesopotamia‚ and Crete. Mohenjo-Daro was abandoned in the 19th century BCE‚ and was not rediscovered until 1922. Significant excavation has since been conducted at the site of the city‚ which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.[1] However‚ the site is currently threatened by erosion and improper restoration.[2] Name Mohenjo-Daro‚ the modern name for the site‚ simply means Mound of the Dead in Sindhi. The city’s original name is unknown‚ but
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UNESCO Paper Student ’s Name BIO100 Due Date Instructor ’s Name UNESCO Paper The Everglades National Park‚ located in southern Florida‚ is the largest remaining sub-tropical wilderness in the continental United States and has extensive fresh and salt water areas‚ open Everglades‚ prairies‚ and mangrove forests. (1000 Friends of Florida‚ 2011). The plant life in the Everglades National Park consists of several different species: the marsh species‚ which includes saw grass‚ bladderwort
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his father’s dream for him. Today‚ higher education remains the best way for parents to transform dreams into reality for children. Sheldon Shaeffer‚ director at the Bureau of Education of the UN Educational‚ Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia Pacific‚ said that the K+12 (Kindergarten plus 12 years) was a necessary reform “to make the system comparable to and competitive with other countries.” The two additional years in Senior High School are envisioned to serve as a specialization
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Manila‚ the town I a favourite getaway during weekends and holidays. The town is also popular among foreign tourists mainly for its dive sites. In 1973‚ the town was designated a reservation area under the Man and Biosphere Reserve Program of the UNESCO. It is also listed in the Club of the Most Beautiful Bay in the World. Brief History It is said that the Spaniards discovered Puerto Galera in the early 16th century as a safe haven for their trade ship during heavy squalls and typhoons‚ thu
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The boat hurtles down the Mediterranean Sea‚ water shimmers up as we race round soggy bends‚ and I feel like I am travelling through a forgotten land. We proceed magical villages‚ where children are playing on the street and men are socializing. Fishermen in dugout vessels sail past; orange sunlight swoops down to the river surface. My destination is Bodrum‚ Turkey‚ which a growing number of visitors are "discovering"‚ and falling in love with. It takes a bumpy six hours in a commuter bus‚ from
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put the country’s public education system at par with the rest of the world‚ an international education expert said on Wednesday. Sheldon Shaeffer‚ director at the Bureau of Education of the UN Educational‚ Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Asia Pacific‚ said the K+12 program (Kindergarten plus 12 years) was a necessary reform “to make the system comparable to and competitive with other countries.” Speaking at a lecture on school leadership at the Department of Education (DepEd)
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responsible citizens. We can never thank our teachers enough for their efforts. Teacher’s Day is celebrated to show our acknowledgement and recognition of the hard work put in by our teachers towards our development. The World Teachers’ Day as adopted by UNESCO from the 1994 is celebrated on October 5 every year. On this day the following countries celebrate Pakistan‚ Russia‚ Philippines‚ Croatia‚ Azerbaijan and Lithuania. In USA it is celebrated on Tuesday in the 1st week of May. In China it is celebrated
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Introduction to Kathmandu Durbar Square Kathmandu Durbar Square ( "UNESCO World Heritage Site") also known as Hanuman Dhoka square is one of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley. Most of the cultural centers of Nepal are concentrated around the Kathmandu valley; among those cultural sites‚ the important one is the Hanuman-dhoka Durbar Square. The name Hanuman-dhoka Durbar came from the statue of Hanuman established by the King Pratap Malla at the entrance of the royal palace in 1672 A.D. Storeyed
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I. Destination Analysis 1. Transportation The Banaue rice terraces are located in the mountainous North central region of Luzon Island. While Banaue town is only 350 km from Manila‚ if it were in the lowlands‚ this route is about 8-9 hours because it’s a two-lane highway with many switchbacks in the mountains. And if you travel by air from Clark’s airport is a bit complicated. One option is to hop on a bus to Baguio right at the Clark’s Airport‚ and catch a bus to Banaue early the next day (unless
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Sector Development Strategy‚ Pretoria‚ May 2005 Dominique‚ B.‚ 2004‚ UNESCO Crafts/Tourism Index Ghana News Agency(GNA)‚ 27th May‚ 2011 Ghana Statistical Service (2000)‚ “Ghana Living Standards Survey‚ 2000”‚ Ghana Statistical Service‚ Accra Indian Brand Equity Foundation‚ 2004. Indian Handicrafts: No Longer a Cottage Industry. May Kumar‚ R.‚ 1999‚ Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners Noella‚ R.‚ 2007‚ UNESCO‚ Handicrafts and Employment Generation for the Poorest Youth and Women
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