Sunday, August 4, 2024 The newly added cultural heritage sites include the Beijing Central Axis in China, the Brâncuși Monumental Ensemble of Târgu Jiu in Romania, the Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake in Russia, and the Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Romania. Other significant cultural additions are Hegmataneh in Iran and the Nelson Mandela Legacy sites in South Africa. Additionally, the Royal Court of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso and the Moidams in India have been recognized.
UNESCO also included the Phu Phrabat Historical Park in Thailand, the Schwerin Residence Ensemble in Germany, and the archaeological heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex in Malaysia. The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area in Saudi Arabia, the Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi in Kenya, and the Umm Al-Jimāl in Jordan were also included. Notably, the Saint Hilarion Monastery, also known as Tell Umm Amer in Palestine, was added due to its historical significance and the ongoing need for its protection.
Natural Heritage Sites: Among the natural heritage sites, Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses National Park stands out with its stunning landscape of dunes and lagoons. The Badain Jaran Desert in China, The Flow Country in the UK, and the Vjetrenica Cave in Ravno, Bosnia and Herzegovina, were also recognized for their unique natural beauty and ecological importance. Additionally, Te Henua Enata in The Marquesas Islands, France, was acknowledged for its remar.