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UNESCO’s New 2025–2026 World Heritage Map Now Features Iran’s Khorramabad Valley   UNESCO’s Latest World Heritage Map Includes Iran’s Newest Treasure UNESCO has unveiled its 2025–2026 World Heritage Map, showcasing every property currently inscribed on the World Heritage List. For the first time, the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley appear on UNESCO’s official global map, marking another important milestone for one of the world’s most significant archaeological landscapes. Although the Khorramabad Valley was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025, its inclusion on the newly published map gives the site even greater international visibility. Used by travelers, researchers, educators, and heritage enthusiasts worldwide, the UNESCO World Heritage Map is far more than a simple geographic reference—it is a visual guide to humanity’s most exceptional cultural and natural treasures. For Iran, the addition of the Khorramabad Valley represents another proud moment. The country now boasts 29 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, highlighting its extraordinary contribution to the story of human civilization.   What Is the UNESCO World Heritage Map? Every few years, UNESCO publishes an updated World Heritage Map reflecting the current list of recognized cultural and natural properties across the globe. The map is designed to help travelers, students, historians, and governments explore the distribution of World Heritage Sites while raising awareness about their protection. Every new inscription is eventually added to this official map, making it one of the most authoritative visual references for global heritage. The publication of the 2025–2026 edition is particularly significant for Iran because it introduces the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley to millions of people who use UNESCO’s educational materials and travel resources.   Where Is the Khorramabad Valley? The Khorramabad Valley lies in Lorestan Province in western Iran, surrounded by the spectacular Zagros Mountains. For thousands of years, these mountains