jan 1, 1978 - UNESCO names 12 initial sites for protection (1978)
Description:
In 1978, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published its first list of 12 world heritage sites–those man-made monuments or natural areas deserving of special protection due to their “outstanding value.”Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1978
Now
~ 47 years ago