World Heritage Sites of UNESCO Ancient Civilisatio (World Heritage Sites/Unesco 3) [Idioma Inglés] - Hardcover

Archaeology and anthropology are progressively reconstructing humanity's cultural history. This volume illustrates the World Heritage List, from Lascaux to the enormous artistic and cultural legacies of Angkor and Machu Picchu. The convention for the protection of the world's cultural and natural heritage was adopted in 1972 at UNESCO's General Conference; internationally, it is one of the most important legal means to safeguard endangered environments. Over 150 countries have signed the UNESCO Convention and the list of protected places includes almost 700 sites. Thirty years on, this book celebrates the success of the scheme by describing the most interesting sites supported by facts and figures.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

Marco Cattaneo has a degree in physics from Milan University. He is a professional journalist, assistant editor of the Italian edition of Scientific American, and author of Heisenberg and the Quantum Revolution. A dedicated traveler and photographer, he currently contributes to Meridiani.
Jasmina Trifoni graduated in political science from Padua University. She is an experienced tourism journalist and a member of the editorial staff of Meridiani. She is an avid traveler and has particular ethnic and cultural experience with India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.