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Saudi Arabia is transforming into a global tourism destination with luxury resorts, UNESCO heritage sites, and easier visa access. The ambitious Vision 2030 plan is creating eco-friendly destinations and opening the kingdom to millions of international visitors.
Archaeologists in Turkey's Cappadocia region just uncovered more ancient underground spaces carved into volcanic rock, revealing how communities lived and thrived beneath the surface for thousands of years. The rescue excavations at Göreme Open-Air Museum are helping experts piece together the daily lives of civilizations that called these hidden chambers home.
The Zafimaniry people of Madagascar are finding creative ways to preserve their UNESCO-recognized woodcraft traditions even as deforestation forces them to reimagine their forest-based way of life. Communities are blending old customs with new realities, keeping their cultural identity alive.
Switzerland's ancient yodelling tradition just earned a spot on UNESCO's prestigious cultural heritage list. The Alpine vocal art is now blending with modern music genres, proving old traditions can thrive in new ways.