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Keywords: Cultural Heritage


Laser technology renews Rome’s ancient column of Marcus Aurelius

Italian conservators have embarked on an ambitious restoration of the Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, using laser technology to carefully remove centuries of grime from the monument’s marble surface. This marks the first major restoration of the ancient landmark in more than forty years and......

Morocco emerges as a major player in UNESCO intangible heritage

Morocco has solidified its position as a key contributor to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, with sixteen elements recognized worldwide. The most recent addition, in December 2025, celebrates the Moroccan Caftan, underscoring the country’s commitment to preserving its rich and......

Moroccan caftan added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list

The Moroccan caftan has officially been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant cultural achievement for the Kingdom. The announcement was made during the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage,......

Casablanca celebrates art and culture at the 9th International Festival "Casa Al Hal"

The city of Casablanca is gearing up to host the 9th edition of the International Festival "Casa Al Hal" from November 27 to 29, 2025, at Place Rachidi in the heart of the city. Organized under the theme "From the spirit of the Green March to the glory of Independence," the festival......

Italy: Medieval tower collapses in Rome, Worker trapped under rubble

ROME, November 3, 2025 — A 13th-century medieval tower undergoing renovation in central Rome partially collapsed on Monday, trapping one construction worker beneath the debris, authorities reported. Part of the façade of the Torre dei Conti, a historic tower......

Bensaid represents HM King Mohammed VI at Grand Egyptian Museum opening

Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, attended the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo on Saturday, representing His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The event, celebrating the launch of the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization,......

Safi and Tangier join UNESCO’s creative cities network

Safi and Tangier have earned a prestigious spot on UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, a global initiative recognizing urban centers that leverage cultural heritage and creativity for sustainable development. Announced on World Cities Day 2025, the inclusion of these two Moroccan cities highlights......

Major heist at California museum: over 1,000 artifacts stolen from Oakland storage

More than 1,000 historical artifacts were stolen during a night-time burglary at a storage facility belonging to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), authorities confirmed this week. The incident occurred on October 15around 3:30 a.m., when intruders broke into the warehouse and......

Ancient rock carvings in Guelmim withstand nearby construction threat, CNDH confirms

Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has confirmed that an ancient rock art site in Guelmim province remains intact despite fears of damage caused by nearby construction. The site, located at Jebel Bouadio in the commune of Taghjijt, drew public attention after reports on social......

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