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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.

The following is a list of UNESCO sites and elements in 30 countries.

UNESCO Lists in Albania

  Albania

World Heritage (4)View
Butrint Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid Region Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Tentative List (4)View
Royal Tombs of Selca e Poshtme Amphitheatre of Durrës The Ancient City of Apollonia The Castle of Bashtova
Intangible Heritage (3)View
Albanian Folk Iso-Polyphony Xhubleta, Skills, Craftsmanship and Forms of Usage Transhumance, the Seasonal Droving of Livestock

UNESCO Lists in Algeria

  Algeria

World Heritage (7)View
Beni Hammad Fort Djemila Kasbah of Algiers Tassili n’Ajjer Timgad M’Zab Valley Tipasa
Tentative List (6)View
Sites, Augustinian places and routes the central Maghreb Aures park oasis with Rhoufi Gorge and El Kantara The Royal Mausoleums of Numidia, Mauretania and pre-Islamic monuments Nedroma and the Trara The foggaras oasis and ksour of the Grand Erg Occidental Oued Souf
Intangible Heritage (11)View
Ahellil of Gourara Rites and Craftsmanship associated with the Wedding Costume Tradition of Tlemcen Practices and Knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg Communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger Annual Pilgrimage to the Mausoleum of Sidi ‘Abd el-Qader Ben Mohammed (Sidi Cheikh) Ritual and Ceremonies of Sebeïba in the Oasis of Djanet, Algeria Sbuâ, Annual Pilgrimage to the Zawiya of Sidi El Hadj Belkacem in Gourara Knowledge and Skills of the Water Measurers of the Foggaras or Water Bailiffs of Touat and Tidikelt Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Raï, Popular Folk Song of Algeria Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)

UNESCO Lists in Bahrain

  Bahrain

World Heritage (3)View
Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun Dilmun Burial Mounds
Tentative List (6)View
Barbar Temple Hamad Town Tumuli Moundfield Saar Heritage Park Manama, City of Trade, Multiculturalism and Religious Coexistence Awali Oil Settlement Hawar Islands Reserve
Intangible Heritage (3)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Fjiri Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices

UNESCO Lists in Chad

  Chad

World Heritage (2)View
Ennedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape Lakes of Ounianga
Tentative List (7)View
The Begon II Metallurgical Site The Ruins of Ouara The Curious Iron Mines of Télé-Nugar Ennedi and Tibesti Rock Engravings and Paintings Lake Chad Cultural Landscape Ancient Hominid Site in Djurab Desert Zakouma National Park

UNESCO Lists in Djibouti

  Djibouti

Tentative List (10)View
Lake Abbe (its cultural landscape, its natural monuments and its ecosystem) Tumulus (Awellos) Abourma Rock Engravings The historical urban landscape of the city of Djibouti and its specific buildings Lake Assal Moucha and Maskali Islands The Natural Landscapes of the Obock Region Day Forest National Park Assamo Terrestrial Protected Natural Area Protected Natural Area of Djalélo
Intangible Heritage (1)View
Xeedho

UNESCO Lists in Egypt

  Egypt

World Heritage (7)View
Abu Mena Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis Historic Cairo Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae Saint Catherine Area Wadi Al-Hitan
Tentative List (31)View
Dahshour Archaeological Area Abydos, city of pilgrimage of the Pharaohs North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone Kharga Oasis and the Small Southern Oases Alexandria, ancient remains and the new library Necropolises of Middle Egypt, from the Middle Empire to the Roman period The An-Nakhl fortress, a stage on the pilgrimage route to Mecca El Fayoum Pharaonic temples in Upper Egypt from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods Pharaon Island El-Gendi Fortress Temple of Serabit Khadem Siwa archaeological area The monasteries of the Arab Desert and Wadi Natrun Rutho Monastery Wadi Feiran Newibah Castle Gebel Qatrani Area, Lake Qaroun Nature Reserve Historic quarters and monuments of Rosetta/Rachid Raoudha nilometre in Cairo Helwan Observatory Dahab Oasis of Fayoum, hydraulic remains and ancient cultural landscapes Egyptian Museum in Cairo Ras Mohammed Southern and Smaller Oases, the Western Desert Bird Migration Routes Desert Wadis Mountain Chains Great Desert Landscapes Dababiya
Intangible Heritage (8)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah Epic Tahteeb, Stick Game Traditional Hand Puppetry Handmade weaving in Upper Egypt (Sa'eed) Festivals Related to the Journey of the Holy Family in Egypt Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)

UNESCO Lists in Eritrea

  Eritrea

World Heritage (1)View
Asmara: A Modernist African City
Tentative List (1)View
Qoahito Cultural Landscape

UNESCO Lists in Gambia

  Gambia

World Heritage (2)View
Stone Circles of Senegambia Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites
Tentative List (2)View
Wassu Stone Circles Quarry Site Historic Georgetown
Intangible Heritage (1)View
Kankurang, Manding Initiatory Rite

UNESCO Lists in Georgia

  Georgia

World Heritage (4)View
Gelati Monastery Historical Monuments of Mtskheta Upper Svaneti Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands
Tentative List (14)View
Alaverdi Cathedral Ananuri David Gareji Monasteries and Hermitage Dmanisi Hominid Archaeological Site Gremi Church of Archangels and Royal Tower Kvetera Church Mta-Tusheti Nicortsminda Cathedral Samtavisi Cathedral Shatili Tbilisi Historic District Uplistsikhe Cave Town Vani Vardzia-Khertvisi
Intangible Heritage (4)View
Ancient Georgian Traditional Qvevri Wine-Making Method Georgian Polyphonic Singing Living Culture of Three Writing Systems of the Georgian Alphabet Chidaoba, wrestling in Georgia

UNESCO Lists in Iraq

  Iraq

World Heritage (6)View
Ashur (Qal’at Sherqat) Hatra Samarra Archaeological City Babylon Erbil Citadel The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities
Tentative List (14)View
The Fortress of Al-Ukhaidar Amedy city Historical Features of the Tigris River in Baghdad Rusafa, which extends from the school Al-Mustansiriya to the Abbasid Palace Lalish Temple Kirkuk Citadel Old City of Mosul Wadi Al-Salam Cemetery in Najaf Nimrud The Ancient City of Nineveh Nippur The Site of Thilkifl Wasit Bestansur Neolithic settlement The Hajj Pilgrimage Routes: The Darb Zubaydah (Iraq)
Intangible Heritage (9)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Iraqi Maqam Khidr Elias Feast and its Vows Provision of Services and Hospitality During the Arba’in Visitation Traditional Craft Skills and Arts of Al-Naoor Nawrouz Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper) Traditional Craft Skills and Arts of Al-Mudhif Building

UNESCO Lists in Jordan

  Jordan

World Heritage (6)View
Petra Quseir Amra Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa’a) Wadi Rum Protected Area Baptism Site-Bethany Beyond the Jordan-(Al-Maghtas) As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality
Tentative List (15)View
Abila City (Modern Qweilbeh) Jerash Archaeological City (Ancient Meeting Place of East and West) Shaubak Castle (Montreal) Pella (Modern Tabaqat Fahil) Al Qastal (Settlement) Qasr Bshir (a Roman Castellum) Azraq Qasr Al-Mushatta The Sanctuary of Agios Lot, At Deir ’Ain ’Abata Um el-Jimal (City) Gadara (Modern Um Qeis or Qays) Dana Biosphere Reserve The Jordanian ḥarrah Mujib Nature Reserve Aqaba Marine Reserve
Intangible Heritage (5)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Cultural Space of the Bedu in Petra and Wadi Rum As-Samer in Jordan Al-Mansaf in Jordan, a Festive Banquet and its Social and Cultural Meanings

UNESCO Lists in Kuwait

  Kuwait

Tentative List (4)View
Sa’ad and Sae’ed Area in Failaka Island Abraj Al-Kuwait Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jabir Palace Boubyan Island and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Marine Reserve
Intangible Heritage (4)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Traditional Weaving of Al Sadu Al Sadu Educational Programme: Train the Trainers in the Art of Weaving

UNESCO Lists in Lebanon

  Lebanon

World Heritage (6)View
Anjar Baalbek Byblos Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God Tyre Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli
Tentative List (9)View
Sacred Mount Hermon and its associated cultural monuments Historic Center of Saida The historic center of the city of Batroun The castles of Mount Amel Temple of Eshmun The ancient city of Tripoli Ras al-Qalaat promontory / Ras Al Natour promontory / Ras el-Mlelih Promontory The archaeological site of Nahr el-Kalb Historical monuments and natural sites of the village of Menjez
Intangible Heritage (3)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Al-Zajal, Recited or Sung Poetry Al-Man’ouché, an Emblematic Culinary Practice in Lebanon

UNESCO Lists in Libya

  Libya

World Heritage (5)View
Archaeological site of Cyrene Old Town of Ghadamès Archaeological site of Leptis Magna Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus Archaeological site of Sabratha
Tentative List (3)View
Archaeological Site of Ghirza The Archaeological Site of Ptolemais Haua Fteah Cave

UNESCO Lists in Mali

  Mali

World Heritage (4)View
Old Towns of Djenné Timbuktu Tomb of Askia Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons)
Tentative List (15)View
Boucle du Baoulé Es-Souk The Historic City of Hamdallahi The Fort of Médine The Great Friday Mosque of Niono Komoguel Mosque The Tata of Sikasso Bamako Cathedral The Church of Mandiakuy The Mandé Historic Sites and Cultural Landscapes Site of the Kankou Moussa Mosque in Gao Bafing National Park Lake Magui Gourma Biodiversity Reserve The Niger River Basin
Intangible Heritage (9)View
Practices and Knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg Communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger Cultural Space of the Yaaral and Degal Manden Charter, Proclaimed in Kurukan Fuga Sanké Mon, Collective Fishing Rite of the Sanké Septennial Re-roofing Ceremony of the Kamablon, Sacred House of Kangaba Secret Society of the Kôrêdugaw, The Rite of Wisdom in Mali Cultural Practices and Expressions Linked to the Balafon of the Senufo Communities of Mali, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast Coming Forth of the Masks and Puppets in Markala Cultural Practices and Expressions Linked to the "M’Bolon", a Traditional Musical Percussion Instrument

UNESCO Lists in Mauritania

  Mauritania

World Heritage (2)View
Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata Banc d’Arguin National Park
Tentative List (3)View
Archaeological site of Tegdaoust The Cultural Landscape of Azougui Archaeological Site of Kumbi Saleh
Intangible Heritage (6)View
Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Moorish Epic T’heydinn Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper) Mahadra, a Community System for Transmission of Traditional Knowledge and Oral Expressions

UNESCO Lists in Morocco

  Morocco

World Heritage (9)View
Archaeological Site of Volubilis Historic City of Meknes Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) Medina of Fez Medina of Marrakesh Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin) Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida) Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City a Shared Heritage
Tentative List (13)View
El Gour Oasis of Figuig City of Lixus Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Casablanca, 20th century city, crossroads of influences Taforalt Cave Taza and the Great Mosque Tinmel Mosque The oasis rosary of Tighmert, Pre-Saharan region of Wad Noun Talassemtane National Park Ajgal Dragon Tree Area Khnifiss Lagoon Dakhla National Park
Intangible Heritage (14)View
Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Moussem of Tan-Tan Cultural Space of Jemaa el-Fna Square Cherry Festival in Sefrou Argan, Practices and Know-how Concerning the Argan Tree Taskiwin, Martial Dance of the Western High Atlas Gnawa Tbourida Mediterranean Diet Falconry, a Living Human Heritage Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper) Malhun, a Popular Poetic and Musical Art

UNESCO Lists in Niger

  Niger

World Heritage (3)View
Historic Centre of Agadez Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve W-Arly-Pendjari Complex
Tentative List (19)View
The Old Town of Zinder, Birni District and the Sultanate Dosso Zarmakoye Palace The Earthen Mosques of the Tahoua Region Cultural Routes of the Sahara Desert: Salt Route Plateau and Fort of Djado Bura Archaeological Site The Lougou Site The Niger River, the Islands and the Valley W National Park, Archaeological Sites Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve The Classified Forest, the Madarounfa Lake and the Tombs of the 99 Saints Lake Chad Cultural Landscape (Niger) The Giraffe Biosphere Reserve Termit Massif Reserve Gadabédji Wildlife Reserve Protected Forests in the Agadez Region Pond of Ossolo Nigerien Part of Lake Chad Dinosaur Deposits in Niger
Intangible Heritage (2)View
Practices and Knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg Communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger Practices and expressions of joking relationships in Niger

UNESCO Lists in Oman

  Oman

World Heritage (5)View
Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn Bahla Fort Land of Frankincense Ancient City of Qalhat
Tentative List (7)View
The forts of Rostaq and al-Hazm Cultural Landscape of Bisya and Salut and its Archaeological Remains Ras al Had Turtle Reserve and the Heritage Site of Ras al Jinz Al Hallaniyyat Islands Proposed Nature Reserve Bar al Hakman Proposed Nature Reserve Smahan’s Mountain Nature Reserve Al Dimaniyyat Islands Nature Reserve
Intangible Heritage (14)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity Al-Bar’ah, Music and Dance of Oman Dhofari Valleys Al ‘azi, Elegy, Processional March and Poetry Horse and Camel Ardhah Al-Taghrooda, Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman Al-Ayyala, a Traditional Performing Art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates Al-Razfa, a Traditional Performing Art Camel Racing, a Social Practice and a Festive Heritage Associated with Camels Al-Khanjar, Craft Skills and Social Practices Alheda’a, Oral Traditions of Calling Camel Flocks Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices

UNESCO Lists in Palestine

  Palestine

World Heritage (5)View
Birthplace of Jesus Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town Ancient Jericho - Tell es-Sultan Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
Tentative List (13)View
Throne Villages Old Town of Nablus and its environs El-Bariyah, wilderness with monasteries Hisham’s Palace / Khirbet al- Mafjar Mount Gerizim and the Samaritans Qumran - Caves and Monastery of the Dead Sea Scrolls Sebastia Tell Umm Amer Wadi Natuf and Shuqba Cave Anthedon Harbour Baptism Site-Eshria’a-(Al-Maghtas) Umm Al-Rihan Forest Wadi Gaza Coastal Wetlands
Intangible Heritage (6)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Palestinian Hikaye The Art of Embroidery in Palestine, Practices, Skills, Knowledge and Rituals Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper) Dabkeh, Traditional Dance in Palestine

UNESCO Lists in Qatar

  Qatar

World Heritage (1)View
Al Zubarah Archaeological Site
Tentative List (1)View
Khor Al-Adaid Natural Reserve
Intangible Heritage (4)View
Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Falconry, a Living Human Heritage Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity

UNESCO Lists in Saudi Arabia

  Saudi Arabia

World Heritage (7)View
At-Turaif District in ad-Dir’iyah Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih) Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah Rock Art in the Ha’il Region of Saudi Arabia Ḥimā Cultural Area Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape Uruq Bani Mu’arid Protected Area
Tentative List (14)View
Egyptian Hajj Road Syrian Hajj Road The Hajj Pilgrimage Routes: The Darb Zubaydah (Saudi Arabia) The Ancient Walled Oases of Northern Arabia Zee Ain Heritage Village in Al-Baha Region The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area Hejaz Railway Rijal Almaa Heritage Village in Assir Region Water Management in Saudi Arabia: The Ancient Dams Prehistoric Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia The Oil Industrial Heritage in Saudi Arabia The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains Farasan Islands Protected Area Bioclimatic Refugia of Western Arabia
Intangible Heritage (13)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Traditional Weaving of Al Sadu Falconry, a Living Human Heritage Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity Alardah Alnajdiyah, Dance, Drumming and Poetry in Saudi Arabia Almezmar, Drumming and Dancing with Sticks Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, Female Traditional Interior Wall Decoration in Asir Alheda’a, Oral Traditions of Calling Camel Flocks Knowledge and Practices Related to Cultivating Khawlani Coffee Beans Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper) Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices

UNESCO Lists in Senegal

  Senegal

World Heritage (6)View
Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes Island of Gorée Island of Saint-Louis Saloum Delta Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary Niokolo-Koba National Park
Tentative List (8)View
Cekeen Tumuli Aéropostale The Island of Carabane Rural architecture of Basse-Casamance: The impluvium huts of Bandial kingdom Îles de la Madeleine National Park The Stopovers of the Senegal River Lac Rose Old Rufisque
Intangible Heritage (3)View
Kankurang, Manding Initiatory Rite Xooy, a divination ceremony among the Serer of Senegal Ceebu Jën, a Culinary Art of Senegal

UNESCO Lists in Sudan

  Sudan

World Heritage (3)View
Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park
Tentative List (14)View
Banganarti Al Khandaq Village Wadi Hower National Park - Gala Abou Ahmed The Monuments of the Kingdom of Kerma and Dokki Geil Old Dongola Sai Island The Temple of Soleb Suakin Wadi Howar National Park Dinder National Park Jebel Al Dair National Park Al Hassania National Park Al Radom National Park Jebel Marra / Deriba Caldera (crater lake)
Intangible Heritage (4)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper) Procession and Celebrations of Prophet Mohammed's Birthday in Sudan

UNESCO Lists in Syria

  Syria

World Heritage (6)View
Ancient City of Aleppo Ancient City of Bosra Ancient City of Damascus Ancient Villages of Northern Syria Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din Site of Palmyra
Tentative List (11)View
Apamea (Afamia) Tartus: the citadel of the Crusaders Dura Europos Ebla (Tell Mardikh) Norias of Hama Maaloula Mari (Tell Hariri) A desert castle: Qasr al-Hayr ach-Charqi Raqqa-Ràfiqa: the Abbasid city The Island of Arwad Ugrarit (Tell Shamra)
Intangible Heritage (6)View
Falconry, a Living Human Heritage Shadow Play Practices and Craftsmanship Associated with the Damascene Rose in Al-Mrah Al-Qudoud Al-Halabiya Crafting and Playing the Oud Traditional Syrian Glassblowing

UNESCO Lists in Tunisia

  Tunisia

World Heritage (9)View
Amphitheatre of El Jem Archaeological Site of Carthage Dougga Kairouan Medina of Sousse Medina of Tunis Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis Djerba: Testimony to a Settlement Pattern in an Island Territory Ichkeul National Park
Tentative List (15)View
The ancient quarries of numbed marble of Chimtou Cave dwelling and the world of ksour in southern Tunisia The Royal Mausoleums of Numidia, Mauretania and pre-Islamic funerary monuments The Roman hydraulic complex of Zaghouan-Carthage Archaeological Site of Sbeitla Medina of Sfax Frontiers of the Roman Empire, Limes of southern Tunisia The Jugurtha Table in Kalaat-Senen Gabès Oasis Rammadiya of Al Magtaa (The Mekta), The Principal Site of Capsian Culture El Feidja National Park Bou-Hedma National Park Chott El Jerid The Marine Permian of Djebel Tebaga The Stratotype of the Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary
Intangible Heritage (7)View
Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Pottery Skills of the Women of Sejnane Charfia Fishing in the Kerkennah Islands Harissa, Knowledge, Skills and Culinary and Social Practices Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)

UNESCO Lists in Turkey

  Turkey

World Heritage (21)View
Archaeological Site of Ani Aphrodisias Ephesus Gordion Hattusha: the Hittite Capital Hierapolis-Pamukkale Arslantepe Mound Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape Archaeological Site of Troy Xanthos-Letoon Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape Historic Areas of Istanbul Göbekli Tepe Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia Nemrut Dağ Bursa and Cumalıkızık: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire City of Safranbolu Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia
Tentative List (79)View
Aizanoi Antique City Ancient City of Anazarbos The Theatre and Aqueducts of the Ancient City of Aspendos Archaeological Site of Assos Ancient City of Korykos Harran and Sanliurfa Archaeological Site of Kültepe-Kanesh Karatepe-Aslantaş Archaeological Site Ancient City of Kaunos Ancient city of Kibyra Archaeological site of Laodikeia Mamure Castle Ancient Cities of Lycian Civilization Early Period of Anatolian Turkish Heritage: Niksar, The Capital of Danishmend Dynasty Archaeological Site of Perge Archaeological Site of Priene Archaeological Site of Sagalassos The Ancient City of Sardis and the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe The Historical Port City of Izmir Ancient City of Stratonikeia Güllük Dagi-Termessos National Park Tushpa/Van Fortress, the Mound and the Old City of Van Archeological Site of Zeugma Mountainous Phrygia Alanya The Underground Water Structures in Gaziantep; Livas and Kastels Trading Posts and Fortifications on Genoese Trade Routes from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea The Bodrum Castle Alahan Monastery Late Antique and Medieval Churches and Monasteries of Midyat and Surrounding Area (Tur ʿAbdin) The Tombstones of Ahlat the Urartian and Ottoman citadel Sümela Monastery (The Monastery of Virgin Mary) Mardin Cultural Landscape İznik Anatolian Seljuks Madrasahs Zerzevan Castle and Mithraeum Zeynel Abidin Mosque Complex and Mor Yakup (Saint Jacob) Church Karain Cave St. Nicholas Church Seljuk Caravanserais on the route from Denizli to Dogubeyazit Konya-A capital of Seljuk Civilization St.Paul Church, St.Paul’s Well and surrounding historic quarters Ishak Pasha Palace Kekova Hatay, St. Pierre Church Historic Town of Birgi Mausoleum and Sacred area of Hecatomnus Medieval City of Beçin Historical Monuments of Niğde Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop Odunpazari Historical Urban Site Haci Bektas Veli Complex Tomb of Ahi Evran Vespasianus Titus Tunnel Çanakkale (Dardanelles) and Gelibolu (Gallipoli) Battles Zones in the First World War Eflatun Pinar: The Hittite Spring Sanctuary Akdamar Church Eshab-ı Kehf Kulliye (Islamic-Ottoman Social Complex) Historic Guild Town of Mudurnu Mount Harşena and the Rock-tombs of the Pontic Kings The Bridge of Uzunköprü Ismail Fakirullah Tomb and its Light Refraction Mechanism Yıldız Palace Complex The Malabadi Bridge Sultan Bayezid II Complex: A Center of Medical Treatment Yivli Minaret Mosque Nuruosmaniye Complex Haci Bayram Mosque and its Surrounding Area (the Haci Bayram District) Ayvalık Industrial Landscape Ivriz Cultural Landscape The Bridge of Justinian Historic City of Harput Basilica Therma (Sarıkaya Roma Hamamı) Historic Town of Beypazarı Historic Town of Kemaliye Koramaz Valley Lake Tuz Special Environmental Protection Area Kızılırmak Delta Wetland and Bird Sanctuary Nature Park of Ballıca Cave
Intangible Heritage (30)View
Spring Celebration, Hıdrellez Nawrouz Mevlevi Sema Ceremony Arts of the Meddah, Public Storytellers Karagöz Âşıklık (Minstrelsy) Tradition Traditional Sohbet Meetings Semah, Alevi-Bektaşi Ritual Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival Ceremonial Keşkek Tradition Mesir Macunu Festival Traditional Craftsmanship of Çini-Making Turkish Coffee Culture and Tradition Ebru, Turkish Art of Marbling Whistled Language Traditional Turkish Archery Hüsn-i Hat, Traditional Calligraphy in Islamic Art in Turkey Heritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, Epic Culture, Folk Tales and Music Traditional Intelligence and Strategy Game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme Art of Miniature Flatbread Making and Sharing Culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka Traditional Ahlat Stonework Sericulture and Traditional Production of Silk for Weaving Telling Tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes Culture of Çay (tea), a Symbol of Identity, Hospitality and Social Interaction Traditional Knowledge, Methods and Practices Concerning Olive Cultivation Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik Craftsmanship and Performing Art of Balaban/Mey Craftsmanship of Mother of Pearl Inlay Iftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its Socio-Cultural Traditions

UNESCO Lists in UAE

  UAE

World Heritage (1)View
Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)
Tentative List (17)View
Al Bidya Mosque Faya Palaeolandscape The Cultural Landscape of Dhayah Ed-Dur Site Mleiha, Late Pre-Islamic Center of a South-East Arabian Kingdom Shimal Sharjah: the Gate to Trucial States The pearl trading town of Jazirat Al-Hamra Settlement and Cemetery of Umm an-Nar Island Khor Dubai Hatta Archaeological Landscape (Emirate of Dubai) Trading Town of Julfar Wadi Al Helo: Testimony of Bronze Age Copper Production The Rock Art of the Emirate of Sharjah Sir Bu Nair Island Abu Dhabi Sabkha Wadi Wurayah National Park
Intangible Heritage (15)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Falconry, a Living Human Heritage Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity Al-Taghrooda, Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman Al-Ayyala, a Traditional Performing Art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates Al-Razfa, a Traditional Performing Art Camel Racing, a Social Practice and a Festive Heritage Associated with Camels Al Sadu, Traditional Weaving Skills in the United Arab Emirates Al Azi, Art of Performing Praise, Pride and Fortitude Poetry Al Aflaj, Traditional Irrigation Network System in the UAE, Oral Traditions, Knowledge and Skills of Construction, Maintenance and Equitable Water Distribution Alheda’a, Oral Traditions of Calling Camel Flocks Al Talli, Traditional Embroidery Skills in the United Arab Emirates Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices

UNESCO Lists in Yemen

  Yemen

World Heritage (5)View
Historic Town of Zabid Old City of Sana’a Old Walled City of Shibam Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib Socotra Archipelago
Tentative List (9)View
Historic city of Saada Jabal Haraz Jibla and its surroundings The Historic City of Thula The Madrasa Amiriya of Rada Jabal Bura Balhaf/Burum Coastal Area The Hawf Area Sharma/Jethmun Coastal Area
Intangible Heritage (4)View
Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Song of Sana’a Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)

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