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World Heritage Sites
A World Heritage Site is a location whose continued existence needs to be protected because of its outstanding cultural or physical legacy for all humankind. The decision is made by 21 members elected by the General Assembly to the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Questions deal with the already recognized sites as well as with the possible candidates, which may include starlight reserves, mountains, monuments, lakes, forests, deserts, cities, and buildings.
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Why is zanzibar a world heritage site?
The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a World Heritage Site under criteria ii, iii, and vi. The town is an outstanding material manifestation of cultural fusion and harmonization. The intense trading that unfolded in this town at its peak is illustrated beautifully by its architecture and urban structure. It is also a symbol of the suppression of slavery, as it was one of the main ports in East Africa where slaves were traded. It was also a base for campaigns of slavery's opponents such as David Livingstone.
How does UNESCO protect world heritage sites?
Once they are inscribed as Heritage Sites, they will now be observed by UNESCO on a frequent basis to check it's status and structure and if they saw something bad or any deteriorating factor that causes that landmark to problems and degradation, they will instantly issue an order for the preservation of the said landmark who are at risk.
Why is Potala Palace a World Heritage Site?
The Potala Palace is an old construction series built in 17th century; it has very important religous and cultural meanings for Tibetans!
Is giants causeway in Belfast?
The Giants Causeway is not in Belfast. It is about 98 kilometres or 61 miles from it.
Khushi.Kyunki ladka shadi se pehle ladki ko dekh kar bahut khush hota hai par shadi k baad bahut rota hai.
What are the eight World Heritage Sites in south africa?
There are 4 cultural, 3 natural and 1 mixed property on the World Heritage list in South Africa.
The cultural sites are:
- Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa
- Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
- Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
- Robben Island
The natural sites are:
- Cape Floral Region Protected Areas
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Vredefort Dome
The mixed site is:
- Maloti-Drakensberg Park
What was the worlds first heritage site?
The first world heritage sites were named in 1978. They were:
Aachen Cathedral (Germany)
City of Quito (Ecuador, Ecuador)
Galápagos Islands (Ecuador)
Historic Centre of Kraków (Poland)
Island of Gorée (Senegal)
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site (Canada)
Mesa Verde National Park (United States of America)
Nahanni National Park (Canada)
Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela (Ethiopia)
Simien National Park (Ethiopia)
Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines (Poland)
Yellowstone National Park (United States of America)
Social science
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in Madagascar?
A few advantages of living in Madagascar are the beautiful flora and small size of the country. Disadvantages are that many people make only $1.00 a day for their families to live on. They have lots of rice fields and eat rice at most every meal. Madagascar is a very beautiful, interesting country but also very poor.
What authority manages the Timbuktu World Heritage Site?
Due to the North Mali Conflict, there is currently no agency or group that manages the Timbuktu World Heritage Site, even though that site is in danger of disappearing.
Should kaymay bay national park be a world heritage site?
Yes, the Kaymay Bay National Park should be a world heritage site.
What is the definition of world heritage?
World Heritage Sites are natural or man-made. They are places of special historic importance and uniqueness. The Inca ruins in Latin America and the Great Wall of China are man made. The Grand Canyon and the geysers in Yellowstone Park are nature's work.
When did the city of Bath become a World Heritage Site?
The city of bath was chosen to be to be a world heritage site in 1987.
When was the tower of Hercules declared as a world heritage site?
it was declared as a world herutage site i 2009
What can you find at the top of arc de triomphe in France?
On the top of the Arc de Triomphe is a platform. You can get there to have a look to the Champs-Elysees, the avenues radiating from the arc, the Eiffel tower, the Sacré-Coeur basilica and other Parisian monuments.
What was the first unesco world heritage site named in germany?
The first World Heritage site to be named in Germany was the Aachen Cathedral which gained its status in 1978.
Why is Salamanca a world heritage site?
Salamanca was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 1988. This ancient university town north-west of Madrid was first conquered by the Carthaginians in the 3rd century B.C. It then became a Roman settlement before being ruled by the Moors until the 11th century. The university, one of the oldest in Europe, reached its high point during Salamanca's golden age. The city's historic centre has important Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. The Plaza Mayor, with its galleries and arcades, is particularly impressive. To be inscribed on the list you have to furfill at least one of UNESCOs 12 criteria. Salmanca achieved 3.
- to represent a masterpiece of human creative genius;
- to exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design;
- to be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history;
Is Jerusalem a world heritage site?
The Old City of Jerusalem is a world heritage site, but the New Cities (both West and East Jerusalem) are not world heritage sites. However, due to the complex political situation of Jerusalem, it is registered independently of Israel.
Should world heritage sites be used for commercial activities like fashion and entertainment shows?
It depends on the attribute of the world heritage, let's take a example: the Great Wall of China & the Ming Tombs in Beijing. If some fashion and entertainment activities are held on the Great Wall, it will add so much luster to the scenic spot. However, if the above-mentioned activities are held in the Ming Tomb, it's obvious not appropriate.
So I'd say as a rule if the activity does not harm the site and is appropriate to its nature or function, and does not become the end in itself, there is no problem.
Who designed the Palace at the Vatican?
Pope Nicholas III started the Vatican Palace near St Peters Basilica. for the history of the palace go to: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15276b.htm ., the online Catholic Encyclopedia.
Why was the statue of liberty listed on the world heritage site?
The Statue of Liberty in New York City was granted World Heritage status in 1984. This cultural site is listed under criteria i and vi. It is a masterpiece of the human spirit which brings together art and engineering in a meaningful way. Its symbolic value is also important. It is a symbol of the alliance between the United States and France, as well as being a symbol of freedom and human rights to thousands of immigrants who came to America through the New York Harbour.
How can acid precipitation endanger of country's cultural heritage?
One way is that acid rain can erode statues and buildings, thus destroying historical structures.
