The two most sacred sites for the Baha'i religion - the resting places of the founders of their religion - both located in Israel, have been recognized by UNESCO as being part of the cultural heritage of humanity and join 850 sites in Israel and around the world.
Prof. Mike Turner, head of the Israeli committee and deputy chairman of the World Heritage Committee, said that recognition of the Baha'i centers as World Heritage sites represents an important achievement in the preservation of the diverse cultures whose histories are connected to Israel. (more)
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