Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites
A statue of Alexander the Great holding Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, with Mount Olympus in the background. Photograph: Petros Giannakouris/APView image in fullscreenA statue of Alexander the Great holding Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, with Mount Olympus in the background. Those successful will join 1,248 sites across 170 countries admitted to the world heritage list for their “outstanding value to humanity”.Inscribed monuments can provide a vital boost for their preservation under an international convention overseen by Unesco, which also gives advice and financial support.
- ▪A statue of Alexander the Great holding Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, with Mount Olympus in the background.
- ▪Photograph: Petros Giannakouris/APView image in fullscreenA statue of Alexander the Great holding Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, with Mount Olympus in the background.
- ▪Those successful will join 1,248 sites across 170 countries admitted to the world heritage list for their “outstanding value to humanity”.Inscribed monuments can provide a vital boost for their preservation under an international convention
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Oh my gods! Mount Olympus added to UNESCO World Heritage Site list amid ‘The Odyssey’ hype — New York Post
- ▪ UNESCO adds Greece’s Mount Olympus, ancient Japanese capitals to World Heritage List — The Seattle Times
- ▪ ‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites — World news | The Guardian
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A statue of Alexander the Great holding Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, with Mount Olympus in the background. Photograph: Petros Giannakouris/APView image in fullscreenA statue of Alexander the Great holding Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, with Mount Olympus in the background. Photograph: Petros Giannakouris/APUnescoJoy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sitesMythical home of the ancient Greek gods designated alongside the D-day landing beaches in NormandyHelena Smith in AthensSun 26 Jul 2026 11.39 EDTLast modified on Sun 26 Jul 2026 12.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAfter a 12-year wait, Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the ancient Greek gods, has been inducted into a hall of more modern fame as Unesco announced it would be added to its…
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