Unesco names three new world heritage sites

16th-century Kenyan dry-stone walled settlement, ancient city in Oman and oasis in Saudi Arabia recognised by UN body

Three new sites have been awarded world heritage status by Unesco, including a remote Kenyan settlement and an ancient city in Oman.

The 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee made the announcement on Friday afternoon following a meeting in Bahrain.

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