UNESCO to help in recovery of Brasilia’s cultural assets
By DW
13 January 2023 |
12:49 pm
After cultural assets were damaged by rioters who stormed Brazil's government quarters, UNESCO will join efforts to determine which artworks require restoration.
After cultural assets were damaged by rioters who stormed Brazil's government quarters, UNESCO will join efforts to determine which artworks require restoration.
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