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UNESCO Has 25 New World Heritage Sites, Including One Massive Swamp

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People of the world just got 25 more places they can trample as tourists, as UNESCO has added a slew of new sites to its World Heritage List, including a sprawling US swamp.

The latest additions to the list, as reported by Smithsonian, include such sites that you would’ve figured were already on the list, like Greece’s Mount Olympus, which seems to have made the Greeks quite happy. It made the list thanks to rich ancient mythology, sure, but also for its biodiversity.

The spot where Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon, India’s Sarnath, is joining the list, along with Asuka and Fujiwara, Japan’s early ancient capitals, Tunisia’s gorgeous village of Sidi Bou Said, and the works of........

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