The five D-Day landing beaches in Normandy have been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, alongside Greece’s Mount Olympus.
The decision marks the culmination of a long-running campaign to secure international protection for the historic sites where Allied forces landed on June 6, 1944.
The designation covers the eight-mile stretch of coastline on France’s northwestern coast, known by the code names Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword.
UNESCO recognized the sites for their outstanding universal value as a symbol of the end of World War II in Europe and the beginning of a new era of peace and cooperation.
Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods, was also added to the list.
The mountain’s inclusion highlights its dual significance as a natural landmark and a cornerstone of Western cultural heritage.