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International Council on Monuments and Sites

Have you ever seen old buildings or structures that are very special and important to our history? The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is a group of people who work together to protect and preserve these important places all around the world.

Just like how we take care of our toys or books so they don't get damaged or broken, ICOMOS helps take care of these really old and special buildings and structures so we can enjoy them for many more years to come. They make sure that these important places don't get broken down or destroyed and that people can still learn about them for a long time.

ICOMOS works with many different countries and groups of people to make sure that we can see and learn about special places from different cultures and times in history. By taking care of these places, ICOMOS helps us learn about our past and also protect our future.