Mount Olympus, Greece's highest peak and mythical home of ancient gods, has been added to Unesco's world heritage list after a 12-year wait, sparking national celebration.
It is Greece's highest mountain
Jul 27, 2026
05:25 pm
What's the storyAfter waiting for over a decade, Mount Olympus, the mythical home of ancient Greek gods, has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage list.
The announcement was made at a committee meeting in Busan, South Korea, on July 26.
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