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Auschwitz-Birkenau was inscribed onto the World Heritage Site list in 1979. It is inscribed under criteria vi, which states that the site is directly associated with events, living traditions, ideas or beliefs that have outstanding universal value. Most sites use this criteria in a positive way, but this is not one of them. This site stands as irrefutable evidence to one of the greatest crimes ever perpetrated against humanity. It is a symbol of the countless deaths caused by the evil Nazi regime. It is also a monument to the survivors who overcame incredible struggles and found the composure to survive the inhumane activities of the Nazi regime.
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Who conserves and preserves World Heritage Sites?
UNESCO
What is the current status of Auschwitz?
Parts of Auschwitz I and II have been preserved as a musuem since 1947, and more recently the area has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How many world heritage sites does Italy have?
Italy is home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites, with 50 sites inscribed on the list.
Who is responsible for the management of world heritage sites?
The world.
What Country has the most world heritage sites?
With 44 locations, Italy is the country that holds the world's record for maximum number of World Heritage Sites.
Who chooses world heritage sites?
UNESCO, chooses world heritage sites.
What are the two unesco world heritage sites in cambodia and in which year were these sites inscribed on the unesco world heritage list?
The 2 UNESCO world heritage sites in Cambodia are Angkor and the Temple of Preah Vihear. They were inscribed in 1992 and 2008, respectively.
How many unesco sites does Croatia have?
There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia.
What is UNESCO role in the relation protecting the world heritage site?
UNESCO protects and preserve the World Heritage sites.
Who preserves world heritage sites?
UNESCO
What are two UNESCO World Heritage sites in New Delhi?
Humayan's Tomb and Qutb Minar are two UNESCO World Heritage sites in New Delhi.
Who conserves and preserves World Heritage Sites?
UNESCO
What year did the Pyramids at Giza become UNESCO world heritage sites?
The pyramids of Giza became UNESCO world heritage listed in 1979.
Heritage sites belong to whom?
UNESCO says the world heritage sites belong to everyone.
Is the Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa a World Heritage Site?
No, it is not on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Why are some sites called world heritage sites?
Because those sites are protected by UNESCO. The world heritage sites may not become lost, because of their rich history
How many cultural world heritage sites are there?
There are 832 cultural World Heritage sites in the world.
