‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites
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Greece is seeking to have Mount Olympus added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Officials have long lobbied for the mountain, which stands 2,918 meters high and is known as the home of the ancient gods in Greek mythology. The bid comes more than four decades after climber Evangelos Geroliolios first ascended the peak. UNESCO designation would bring international recognition and protection to the iconic site.
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Greece has lobbied for decades for UNESCO designation
Mount Olympus is referred to as the home of the ancient gods.
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Officials have long lobbied for Mount Olympus to be given the UNESCO World Heritage designation.
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Loaded language removed<p>Officials have long lobbied for peak that rises 2,918 metres above sea level to be given designation</p><p>More than four decades have elapsed since Evangelos Geroliolios made his first ascent to the home of the ancient gods.
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Officials have long lobbied for Mount Olympus to be given the UNESCO World Heritage designation.
The GuardianMount Olympus rises 2,918 metres above sea level.
The GuardianEvangelos Geroliolios made his first ascent to Mount Olympus more than four decades ago.
The GuardianMount Olympus is referred to as the home of the ancient gods.
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