Greece’s Mount Olympus vies for UNESCO world heritage site status

Culture July 18, 2026 10:42 AM

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece's 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO's World Heritage List. Greeks hope the mountain's blend of myth, culture and natural beauty will secure it a place when the World Heritage Committee meets in South Korea starting Sunday. (AP video shot by: Srdjan Nedeljkovic and Costas Kantouris)

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Greece’s Mount Olympus vies for UNESCO world heritage site status

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Greece’s Mount Olympus vies for UNESCO world heritage site status

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