The World Heritage Committee has added a total of 25 more sites into the UNESCO’s World Heritage List during the 35th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee taking place in Paris during the 10-day meeting starting from June 19. After days of consultation and consideration, here are twelve newest World Heritage Sites added.
Archaeological sites of the Island of Meroe, Sudan
The desert picturesque landscape is situated between the Nile and Atbara rivers. It was home to the Kingdom of Kush from 8th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D. The royal city features temples, pyramids and antique buildings.
Fagus Factory in Alfeld, Germany
The 10-building complex is the iconic symbol of modern architecture and industrial design which is situated in Alfeld on the Leine in Lower Saxony, Germany
Longobards in Italy
The Longobards consists of fortresses, churches, and monasteries
The West Lake Cultural Lanscape of Hangzhou, China
The West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou is situated in the west of Hangzhou city. The area has lake, hills and other tourist sites
Wadi Rum Protected Area, Jordan
The 74,000-hectare area is a mixed natural and cultural site in southern Jordan. The landscape includes natural arches, massive landslides and narrow gorges
Coffee cultural landscape of Colombia
The area covers six farming landscapes in Colombia which reflect the centennial tradition of coffee growing and spiritual life of people here
Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison, Barbados
The Bridgetown in Barbados features old architecture of colony in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries
Saloum Delta, Senegal
The 5,000-kilometer-squared place is formed by the arms of three rivers which have supported life of human life thousands of years ago
The archipelago of over 30 islands is located in 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. These islands are home to a rich wealth of fauna
Hiraizumi, Japan
The cultural property of Hiraizumi consists of sacred Mount Kinkeisan, realm of Japan in the 11th and 12th centuries and ancient government offices from that time
Hiraizumi, Japan: Newest World Heritage Sites by UNESCO 2011
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