UNESCO adds Greece’s Mount Olympus and Japan’s ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara to the World Heritage List following a decision by a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea. The updates are announced as part of the committee’s Sunday review of dozens of nominations presented for possible inscription. Mount Olympus, described as the iconic mountain associated with Greek mythology, is among the sites recognized for its cultural and historical significance. In Japan, the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara are also inscribed, reflecting UNESCO’s focus on periods of early Japanese state development and cultural transformation. The World Heritage List additions expand UNESCO’s catalogue of protected sites globally, as the committee evaluates each nomination against UNESCO’s criteria. While the sources emphasize the specific sites named—Mount Olympus, Asuka, and Fujiwara—they also note the broader context of the committee considering many other nominations during the meeting in South Korea. The decision is framed as part of UNESCO’s ongoing process to identify and preserve sites with outstanding universal value.