UNESCO’s World Heritage list featured just 12 sites when it debuted in 1978. Today, there are over 1,200 spread across the world. Despite the progress, there’s a process to reaching this status, including placement on a tentative list where 1,800 sites are up for consideration. [@Smithsonianmag](https://flipboard.com/@Smithsonianmag ) has more:
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