🔊 UNESCO verified damage at seven sites in Iran, including two World Heritage sites. Reuters went inside to see the destruction firsthand. Tune in now to the On Assignment podcast:

Jingdezhen is now a UNESCO site for its handmade porcelain. A thousand years of fire, clay, and human ingenuity—finally recognized as a treasure of all humanity. 🏺✨ #Jingdezhen# #UNESCO#

Zhijin Cave is a UNESCO Global Geopark, China National Natural Heritage and 5A scenic spot. Hailed as China’s No.1 most beautiful cave & King of Karst Caves, it boasts world-rare diverse karst landforms and stunning crystal stalactites.

On Bermuda’s UNESCO world heritage site of St. George’s, sits the famed “Unfinished Church” Construction began in 1874, though through a series of unfortunate turns, it was never actually finished. Weird lesson there. Being finished would’ve made it just another church ⛪️

PHOTOS | Gujarat is transforming the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pavagadh into a world-class pilgrimage destination through a ₹359 crore mega master plan. With an expanded Mahakali temple complex, improved pathways, new pilgrim amenities and major infrastructure projects underway, the state is advancing the vision of preserving heritage while enhancing the experience for millions of devotees. Since the Pavagadh redevelopment, over 3.84 crore devotees have visited the shrine in just four years, reflecting its growing spiritual and tourism appeal. (Source: Gujarat Information Department) #Gujarat#

Beijing Central Axis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stretching 7.8 km through old Beijing, it embodies ancient Chinese capital planning and traditional architecture, carrying profound historical and cultural value.