UNESCO has recognized the "Maratha Military Landscapes" in India as a World Heritage Site

The "Military landscapes of the Marathas" in India are officially included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This was reported on July 12 by the newspaper The New Indian Express.

The decision was made at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, held on July 11 in Paris. Thus, the total number of sites in India included in the UNESCO World Heritage List has reached 44.

"This worldwide award celebrates India's enduring cultural heritage by showcasing its diverse traditions of architectural splendor, regional identity, and historical continuity," the publication says.

The Maratha Military Landscapes Complex includes 12 forts located in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, reflecting the strategic vision, architectural ingenuity and defensive prowess of the Maratha Empire from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

"Every Indian is inspired by this recognition.....> When we talk about the glorious Maratha empire, we associate it with good governance, military might, cultural pride, and an emphasis on social welfare. Great rulers inspire us with their unwillingness to bow to any injustice. I urge everyone to visit these forts and get acquainted with the rich history of the Maratha Empire," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on the social network X (ex. Twitter).

The Maratha Military Landscapes include the forts of Salher, Shivneri, Lohagad, Khanderi, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala, Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, as well as Jinji in Tamil Nadu. The sites are scattered across different geographical areas, highlighting the scale of the military strategy and the ability of the Marathas to adapt to different landscapes.

The Vienna sausage shops were included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List on November 28, 2024. It was clarified that the sausage tradition dates back to the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire before the First World War, when former soldiers opened mobile taverns to earn a living. Before that, the list already included Viennese coffee shops and wine taverns.