Okefenokee and Global Heritage Wins | Savannah News

The Okefenokee Swamp just earned UNESCO World Heritage status, joining global icons like the Grand Canyon as a vital freshwater ecosystem and ancient environmental archive. Alongside it, Thailand’s centuries-old Buddhist temple Wat Phra Mahathat, South Korea’s expanded tidal flats, China’s porcelain heritage sites, and Comoros’ historic sultanate towns all received landmark recognition — celebrating nature, culture, and the urgent need to protect our planet’s irreplaceable treasures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/280fc6ac521aa40e