Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb

The discovery of the nearly intact tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun by Howard Carter.

Egy1922

Rosetta Stone Discovery

The discovery of the Rosetta Stone, key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Egy1799

Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery

Ancient Jewish religious manuscripts found in caves near the Dead Sea.

Isr1947

Terracotta Army Discovery

Discovery of life-size terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang.

Chn1974

Machu Picchu Rediscovery

Hiram Bingham's rediscovery of the Incan citadel.

Per1911

Library of Alexandria Founding

Establishment of the most famous library of the ancient world.

Egy283 BC

UNESCO World Heritage Convention

Adoption of the convention concerning the protection of cultural heritage.

Int1972

Sistine Chapel Restoration

Major restoration of Michelangelo's frescoes.

Ita1980-1994

Memory of the World Programme Launch

UNESCO launched the Memory of the World Programme.

Int1992

First MoW Inscriptions

First 38 documents inscribed on the Memory of the World Register.

Int1997