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.

Officials have long lobbied for peak that rises 2,918 metres above sea level to be given coveted designation

The iconic Mount Olympus in Greece and the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara were among the sites added to the World Heritage List on Sunday at a U.N. committee…