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A very big and global news is coming out about ‘Mount Olympus’, located in the historical country of Greece in Europe and famous for its mythological stories all over the world. The official process of including this grand mountain, considered the main home of all the major gods and goddesses in ancient Greek culture, in the prestigious World Heritage List of the United Nations organization UNESCO has reached the final stage. A high level team of global experts is reviewing the historical, cultural and unique natural importance of this mountain, after which it can very soon be declared an invaluable world heritage.
Center of Mythological History: Where King Zeus and the 12 Greek Gods had their court
The history of Mount Olympus is not limited to geography only, but it is a wonderful living symbol of human faith and ancient legends. According to Greek Mythology, this mountain is considered to be the divine abode of Zeus, the king of the gods, and the other 12 major Olympic gods. In ancient times, climbing this mountain was completely prohibited for common humans and it was seen as a sacred mysterious place. Even today, this place remains a huge center of curiosity and intensive research for historians, archaeologists and tourists from all over the world, which is now going to get the protection of UNESCO.
A treasure trove of biodiversity: the only home to 25% of Greek flora and rare fauna
Along with cultural importance, Mount Olympus is also a precious gift of nature in terms of biodiversity. Being the highest peak in Greece (2,917 meters), the ecosystem here is very special, where about 25 percent of the rare plants and trees of the entire country are found. Its dense forests, deep valleys and snowy peaks are home to many rare animals and birds which are not seen anywhere else in the world. Environmentalists believe that after the name is registered in the UNESCO list, this entire area will get international funding and strict conservation rules, which will save the environment here from deteriorating.
Big change on global tourism and environment front: Enthusiasm among Indian tourists too
The news of Mount Olympus getting World Heritage status is showing immense enthusiasm not only in Greece but also among adventure lovers, trackers and tourists from all over the world including India. According to travel agents in major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow, after this global recognition, a big jump is expected in the number of Indian tourists visiting Greece. This step of UNESCO will not only make this ancient heritage safe for the coming generations, but will also promote sustainable tourism (Eco-Tourism), which will provide a very strong and new base to the local economy.