Istanbul’s world heritage sites in neglect

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Julia Rooke reports on the sorry state of many of Istanbul’s historic treasures. The city linking Europe and Asia features architectural gems dating from Roman times to the Ottoman empire. But many are in such bad shape that Istanbul may lose its status as a UN World Heritage Site. Download MP3

Turkey’s World Heritage sites
Istanbul’s Unesco World Heritage status under threat

Uganda’s Kasubi Tombs destroyed

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An important piece of history has been lost in Uganda. Fire destroyed a 150-year-old royal tomb in Kampala on Tuesday. It’s not clear who or what caused the blaze. What is clear that the thatched-roof mausoleum, called the Kasubi Tombs, was an object of deep reverence by Uganda’s largest tribe, the Buganda. In fact, it was a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jeb Sharp talks with the BBC’s Joshua Mmali is in Kampala. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• In pictures: Kasubi tombs fire
• Kasubi Tombs website

The world’s highest waterfall

Get set for today’s Geo Quiz. Niagara Falls may indeed be spectacular, but they’re small compared to the world’s HIGHEST waterfalls. And those are the falls we want you to name. The majestic Niagara Falls are a mere 167 feet high. The highest falls in the world are 3,200 feet high. They’re located in Canaima National Park, a World Heritage site in the Venezuelan state of Bolivar…