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From Greece's legendary Mount Olympus to the beaches that changed World War II, 25 extraordinary places just earned protection as sites of outstanding value to humanity. Three African nations made the prestigious list for the first time ever.
Over 70 ambassadors and UN representatives traveled to Lalibela, Ethiopia, to witness 11 churches carved entirely from volcanic rock in the 13th century. The visit strengthened global partnerships to protect one of Africa's most extraordinary cultural treasures.
