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Technical assistance for the preparation and establishment of a management plan for Coro and ... Coro and its Port Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) With its earthen constructions unique to the Caribbean, the town of Coro, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), is the only surviving example of a ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Initiative on Heritage of Religious Interest Heritage of Religious Interest UNESCO Initiative on Heritage of Religious Interest © OUR PLACE / Amos Chapple / Samarkand - Crossroad ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2019-07-18
“Public works and heritage”. International seminar in Paris, (France) on bridges Connecting river banks and cultures, bridge are a work which has, today, acquired great symbolic value, whether as historical testimony or ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
30th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention Virtual Congress World Heritage in the Digital Age. Conferences, workshops and special events (China, Egypt, France, Mexico, Senegal) On the occasion of the 30th ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
30th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention. Urbino workshop (Italy) on “Partnerships for ... Historic Centre of Urbino The Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage was signed on 16 November 1972. The 30th Anniversary ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Afghanistan’s cultural heritage: Safeguarding Campaign Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam		 Afghanistan The focus of this Campaign is the safeguarding of all aspects of Afghan cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, including museums, ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-11-23
Archaeology in the Caribbean - Martinique 2004 From the 20 to the 23 September 2004, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre organised an international seminar involving official representatives and ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Atelier "Paysages urbains historiques ". Bordeaux, 7-8 juin 2009. Dans le contexte du travail mené par l'UNESCO sur l'élaboration d'une nouvelle Recommandation internationale sur la question ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Caribbean Fortifications The Heritage Office of the Instituto Colombiano de Cultura, COLCULTURA, organized the Caribbean Fortification Experts Meeting, financed by the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Case Studies on the Conservation and Management of Historic Cities Since 2008, the World Heritage Centre, within the framework of the France-UNESCO Cooperation Agreement, supported and participated in the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Case study: Tongariro Tongariro National Park In 1993 Tongariro became the first property to be inscribed on the World Heritage List under the revised criteria describing cultural landscapes. ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2016-01-19
Conservation and enhancement of the historic city of Bejaïa, Algeria Algeria Carried out under the aegis of the France-UNESCO Cooperation Agreement, this project aimed to strengthen local capacity and sustain actions ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Conservation and preservation of the city of Constantine, Algeria Algeria The project in Constantine is part of the cross-sector project “Poverty Reduction through Sustainable World Heritage Management”, launched in ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Disaster Risk Management Plan for Quebrada de Humahuaca Quebrada de Humahuaca Argentina Disaster Risk Management Plan for Quebrada de Humahuaca (Argentina) This project aims to fund the elaboration of a Risk ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2019-06-11
Emergency Safeguarding of the Portico of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra Site of Palmyra Syrian Arab Republic Emergency Safeguarding of the Portico of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra (Syrian Arab Republic) In summer 2016, the Temple of ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2019-07-03
Handbook on Cultural Heritage and Local Development for African Local Governments The handbook "Cultural heritage and local development: A Guide for African local governments", co-edited by the France-UNESCO Cooperation ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
International Conference in Istanbul (Turkey) on the resistance of historic buildings to ... The “International Conference on the Seismic Performance of Traditional Buildings” was held in Istanbul, Turkey from 16 to 18 November 2000, ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Participatory Management Plan for Jesuit and Franciscan Missionary Heritage Participatory Management Plan for Jesuit and Franciscan Missionary Heritage  in the departments of Beni, Chuquisaca, Santa Cruz and Tarija ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-11-30
Preparatory assistance and establishment of a management plan for the Historic Centre of ... Historic Centre of Agadez Niger Founded in the ninth century, the Agadez, Niger, occupies a prominent position on the crossroads of the principal commercial routes of the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Preparatory assistance and technical support for the inscription, conservation and management ... Island of Saint-Louis Senegal The France-UNESCO Cooperation Agreement, similar to the technical cooperation provided to the Town of Luang Prabang in the Lao People's ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Preparatory assistance for inscription of the Royal Domain of Mbé cultural landscape, Congo Congo Located 200km from Brazzaville, Congo, the Royal Domain of the Mbé was inscribed on the Tentative Lists in 2008. The property, which is also of ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Preparatory assistance for the inscription of Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba, Togo Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba Togo The Koutammakou landscape in north-eastern Togo, which extends into neighboring Benin, is home to the Batammariba people whose remarkable mud ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Preparatory assistance for the inscription of Stone Circles of Senegambia Stone Circles of Senegambia Gambia (the)
Senegal		 Africa is underrepresented on the World Heritage List, particularly concerning archaeological sites. This is why it is important to assist ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Preparatory assistance for the inscription of the Ancient Villages of Northern Syria, Syrian ... Ancient Villages of Northern Syria Syrian Arab Republic The Ancient Villages of Northern Syria constitute one of the most extraordinary archeological ensembles in the world. There are more than 700 ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Preparatory assistance for the inscription of the Southern Oasis of Morocco Morocco At the initiative of the Permanent Delegation of Morocco and the “Agence pour la promotion et le développement économique culturel et social des ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Preparatory assistance for the nomination of the architectural work of Le Corbusier (Argentina, ... Le Corbusier is one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, and his work both built and written have had a huge impact on the world, and ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Rapid Response Facility (RRF) Protecting natural World Heritage sites in times of crisis Rapid Response Facility (RRF) Protecting natural World Heritage sites in times of crisis Natural World Heritage sites face ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2019-06-12
Revival of the Historic City of Sankhu (Nepal) Nepal Revival of the Historic City of Sankhu (Nepal) Rebuild the rich cultural heritage © UNESCO Sankhu is a traditional Newar ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2019-06-12
Safeguarding and development of the M'Zab Valley and its five fortified ksour (El Atteuf, Bou ... M'Zab Valley Algeria This project’s objective was to provide technical assistance to set up management and conservation plans on several sites distributed across a ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Seminar at the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans (France) on Tourism and World Heritage Sites From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan Salt An international expert meeting focusing on “Tourism and World Heritage Sites” was held from 6 to 8 March 2008 at the Royal Saltworks of ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Seminar in Cinque Terre (Italy) on cultural landscapes Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) In 1992, the World Heritage Committee changed the Operational Guidelines for the inscription of cultural landscapes on the World Heritage List. ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Seminar on raising awareness on Global Strategy in the South West islands of the Indian Ocean ... France
Madagascar		 In 1994, the World Heritage Committee launched the Global Strategy for a representative, balanced and credible World Heritage List. Crucial to ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
State of conservation Information System Conservation, at the core of the World Heritage Convention Article 4 of the World Heritage Convention refers to the conservation of properties ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Support for conservation and management of the Historic Town of Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire Historic Town of Grand-Bassam Côte d'Ivoire Grand-Bassam is the first capital of the former French colony of Côte d’Ivoire, from 1893 to 1900. The historic city, or “France quarter” as it ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Support for the conservation of the Complex of Koguryo Tombs in the Democratic People's ... Complex of Koguryo Tombs Democratic People's Republic of Korea The Koguryo Kingdom covered the majority of Democratic People's Republic of Korea and north-eastern China, from 227 BCE until 668 CE. Some of the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Support for the creation of the Indian Heritage Cities Network (IHCN) India From 2006 to 2013, the France-UNESCO Cooperation Agreement, with the support of the French Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Support for the establishment of the national inventory of cultural heritage of Senegal Senegal The President of the Republic of Senegal (by Decree 2001-1065 of 20 December 2001) requested the Ministry of Culture (in particular, the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Support for the identification, safeguarding and protection of heritage in Comoros Comoros The Comoros islands possess a rich cultural and material heritage as well as a rich intangible heritage. The country ratified the World Heritage ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Support for the restoration of the Christ the Saviour Church in Prizren, Kosovo (References to ... Following the international donors conference for the Rehabilitation of the Cultural Heritage in Kosovo* (13 May 2005), organised by UNESCO in ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical assistance for the conservation of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, India Group of Monuments at Hampi India Situated in an exceptionally beautiful landscape and covering a vast area of 42 km2, Hampi, in India, contains major archaeological remains of ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical assistance for the creation of a museum on the archaeological and mining site of the ... City of Potosí Bolivia (Plurinational State of) At the request of Bolivian authorities, UNESCO provided technical assistance to advise on a mining museum in the City of Potosí, Bolivia ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical assistance for the management of the Archaeological Site of Zeugma and its ... Turkey Zeugma is an ancient city situated on the Euphrates south of Turkey. It is composed of two cities on either side of the Euphrates: Seleucia and ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical assistance for the management of the Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra, ... Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra Albania With a strategic geographic position on one of the few passageways between the Adriatic Sea and the Balkan Peninsula, and on the banks of the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical assistance for the management of the Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site, El Salvador Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site El Salvador Joya de Cerén is the name given to a rural settlement dating back to the period of the Mayan civilization. The site provides a unique window into ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical Assistance for the protection and development of Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou Morocco Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Morocco, is a fortified village of adobe buildings and is an interesting example of earthen architecture in North ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical assistance for the restoration of Saint Basil's Basilica, Moscow, Russian Federation Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow Russian Federation The construction of the Basilica Saint. Basil the Blessed, Moscow, Russian Federation, took place between 1552 and 1561 after the capture of ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical assistance for the safeguarding, management and development of the Historic Centre of ... Historic Centre of Riga Latvia The Historic Centre of Riga, Latvia, was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1997 for its urban and architectural values. The city’s urban ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical assistance for the valorisation of the Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore Pakistan The Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan, have been inscribed on the World Heritage List since 1981. The inscribed property includes two ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical assistance for urban management and rehabilitation of the Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, ... Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata Mauritania The Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata (Mauritania) were founded in the 11th and 12th centuries to serve the caravans ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical cooperation for the enhancement, development and protection of the Town of Luang ... Town of Luang Prabang Lao People's Democratic Republic The technical cooperation for the protection, enhancement and development of the Town of Luang Prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Technical support for the management, enhancement and development of the Historic Areas of ... Historic Areas of Istanbul Turkey The Historic Areas of Istanbul, Turkey, were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1985, and as a strategic point in the Bosphorus peninsula ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
The Chii`k Naab mural paintings: Calakmul. The conservation of mural paintings in tropical ... Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche Mexico Since 1993, the Calakmul Archaeological Project has made an enormous contribution to interdisciplinary research, ensuring the integral ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
The Inventory of the historic city of Sana'a: a tool for urban conservation Old City of Sana'a Yemen This publication documents the main outcomes of the studies undertaken in 2003 - 2006, by UNESCO's World Heritage Centre and the General ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-11-26
UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Sites in Europe World Heritage Journeys of the European Union Wachau Cultural Landscape © Stefan Rotter Supported by the European Union, ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2019-07-11
UNESCO for Haiti National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers Haiti Making Culture a Motor for Reconstruction Haiti, the "land of a thousand colours" ‎ "Haiti will certainly not die, because its painters started ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Urban conservation and management of historic centres. Recommendation on the Historic Urban ... Cities and urban areas are the most represented types of heritage on the World Heritage List. World Heritage Cities are also among the World ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
Workshop for heritage in Tlemcen, Algeria Algeria This project aimed to ensure the training of local skilled staff in restoration and rehabilitation, through organization of education programmes ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-02-22
World Heritage – Pacific 2009 Programme Despite its extraordinary cultural and biological diversity and richness, the Pacific is the most under-represented sub-region on the World ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-12-08
World Heritage and Extractive Industries World Heritage and Extractive Industries © Martin (necktru / Llanganuco, Parc national de Huascarán Over the years, and ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2019-06-20
World Heritage and the Arctic Rock Art of Alta
Laponian Area
Natural System of Wrangel Island Reserve
Ilulissat Icefjord
Putorana Plateau		 World Heritage and the Arctic © Maksim Antipin / Beringia National Park (Берингия) 4 April 2017, Monaco -- The Arctic Ocean ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2018-03-14
Activities to protect Afghanistan’s moveable cultural property Afghanistan UNESCO assists the Afghan authorities in preventing the illicit trafficking of cultural property.  UNESCO's policy on the protective safekeeping ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-10-29
Coordination Committee Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam Afghanistan The International Coordination Committee for the Safeguarding of Afghanistan's Cultural Heritage (ICC) was formed in 2002 to coordinate all ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-11-15
Safeguarding of the Bamiyan site, Phase I Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Afghanistan The aims of this project were the consolidation of the cliffs and niches, the conservation of mural paintings in the Buddhist caves, the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-10-29
Safeguarding of the Bamiyan Site, Phase II Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Afghanistan The aims of this project are to substantially improve the state of preservation of the Bamiyan site, to ensure the long term consolidation of the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Activities in Tikal National Park Tikal National Park Guatemala At Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the Institute of Anthropology and History, part of the culture ministry, is working to protect one of the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
In Europe Tangible Heritage in Europe Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
International Coordination Committee for the Safeguarding of the Cultural Heritage of Iraq Iraq The Executive Board of UNESCO approved at its 167th session (decision 9.2) the establishment of the International Coordination Committee for the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-12-08
Ethiopia-International Campaign to Safeguard the Principal Monuments and Sites of Ethiopia Ethiopia The area of Africa that is present-day Ethiopia has a long history rich in tradition; its sites and monuments bear witness to the civilizations ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Harar - The walled town Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town Ethiopia The town of Harar dates from before the thirteenth century. Its strategic location between the coastal lowlands and central highlands led to its ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-10-30
Lake Tana - Churches and Monasteries Ethiopia The Lake Tana area was important in the fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth centuries in view of its role in maintaining the Christian faith ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-10-30
The Rescue of Nubian Monuments and Sites Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae Egypt The most famous of the monuments affected by the Aswan High Dam Project was the temple complex on the island of Philae. Sacred to the goddess ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-11-23
Expert Working Group releases recommendations for Safeguarding Bamiyan Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Following their meeting in Tokyo in December 2004, a group of Afghan and international experts working on the safeguarding of Bamiyan ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-12-11
Safeguarding of the Bamiyan Site, Phase III Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Afghanistan Phase III of this project aims to implement activities to ensure site security; ensure the structural stability of the two standing Giant Buddha ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-11-25
Pakistan- International Campaign for the Safeguarding of Moenjodaro Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro Pakistan In 1974, after an appeal from the Pakistani Government, UNESCO launched the International Safeguarding Campaign for Moenjodaro. It lasted until ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-12-08
Safeguarding Koguryo Tombs & Mural Paintings in the DPRK Complex of Koguryo Tombs Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea		 Safeguarding Koguryo Tombs & Mural Paintings in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Since 2001, with the support of ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2019-03-04
Tajikistan- Operational project for the preservation of the Buddhist Monastery of Ajina Tepe Tajikistan UNESCO, in cooperation with the Japanese Government, has launched several cultural heritage conservation projects along the Silk Roads. Two ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Conservation and Restoration of the Royal Plaza, the Bayon and Angkor Wat Angkor Cambodia Following four preliminary survey missions fielded by the Japanese Government in response to the request of the Royal Government of Cambodia, the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-12-13
Complex of the Celestial Lady (Thien Mu) Complex of Hué Monuments Viet Nam This complex was built on the exact spot where, according to tradition, a "celestial lady" dressed in red appeared and asked the local ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Complex of the mausoleum of King Minh Mang Complex of Hué Monuments Viet Nam Begun in 1841 by Minh Mang it was completed in 1843. Located extra muros, the complex comprises several buildings surrounded by gardens and ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Complex of the Palace of Audiences (Dien Can Chanh) Complex of Hué Monuments Viet Nam This complex was built in 1811, but burned down in 1947. The local authorities wanted it to be reconstructed exactly as before on the basis of ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Complex of the Temple for the Worship of the Nguyen Emperors (Thé Mieu) Complex of Hué Monuments Viet Nam This complex, located to the south-east of the Imperial City, comprises:the temple itself (Thé Mieu) built in 1820;the Temple of the Resurrection ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Complex of the Temple for the Worship of the Nine Nguyen Lords (Thai Mieu) Complex of Hué Monuments Viet Nam This complex is located to the south-east of the Imperial City. It was built in 1805 by Gia Long. In 1956 its roof was carried away by a typhoon. ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Complex of the tomb of the King Tu Duc Complex of Hué Monuments Viet Nam Tu Duc's reign began in 1848 and ended in 1883. The king attached considerable importance to the construction of his final residence and the ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
International Safeguarding Campaign of the City of Venice (1966, Italy) Venice and its Lagoon Italy Venice, with its surrounding lagoon, is unique. In this city on the water, where the idea of terra firma is meaningless, a thousand years has ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2016-09-28
Romania - International support for the restoration and preservation of the Probota Monastery Churches of Moldavia Romania Probota Monastery, located in north-east Romania, has been on the World Heritage List since 1993.  The present church, built between 1528 and ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2015-11-28
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Preservation plan of the historical center of Mostar Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina By the end of the first month of work, the international team of experts headed by Professor Carlo Blasi of the University of Florence (Italy) ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Maintenance of restored Church S. Maria del Giglio Venice and its Lagoon Italy Pro Venezia, Switzerland has always been sensitive to the need for constant monitoring and prompt maintenance of restored buildings.True to this ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17
Restoration of the Painted Crucifixion group in wood Venice and its Lagoon Italy Mid-sixteenth century painted Crucifixion group in wood, with the Virgin and St. John, from the Church of San Michele.Following its long and ... Conservation of Cultural Sites 2014-10-17