Q. Tell Umm Amer, recently seen in the news, is located in which region?
Answer: Palestine
Notes: The World Heritage Committee (WHC) has recently included Palestine site of Tell Umm Amer in the UNESCO World Heritage Site List and the List of World Heritage in Danger. Located on coastal dunes south of Gaza City, Tell Umm Amer, also known as the Monastery of Saint Hilarion, was founded in the fourth century by Hilarion the Great. It represents the first monastic community in the Holy Land and was strategically positioned on key trade routes between Asia and Africa. UNESCO, a UN specialized agency established in 1946, aims to foster international collaboration in education, science, and culture to promote peace and sustainable development.
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