UNESCO has added 26 new sites to its World Heritage List, recognizing their cultural and natural significance. These include a sacred mountain in Malawi, petroglyphs in South Korea, the remains of 17th-century Port Royal, Jamaica, Bavarian palaces in Germany, and a biodiverse river canyon in Brazil. Other additions represent significant historical periods, including imperial tombs in China and memorials to the Cambodian genocide. The list now totals 1,248 locations, with countries committed to their preservation.

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