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Iraq added ancient Cyrus Cylinder to World Heritage sites

Shafaqna English- Iraq has added the Cyrus Cylinder to the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Asaad Turki Suwari announced. The World Heritage List recognizes cultural and natural sites of exceptional universal value.

In a statement, Suwari said that Iraq secured the inscription during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, noting that member states unanimously approved the file during two weeks of meetings in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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