1751 US - Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (2026)

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

The property, located in southeastern Georgia and northeastern Florida, protects the Okefenokee Swamp, the largest lowland freshwater peatland in the subtropical zone worldwide and one of the largest and most intact ecosystems within the North American Coastal Plain global biodiversity hotspot. The property comprises a diverse mosaic of wetlands, savannas, and forests shaped by the ongoing interaction of water, fire, vegetation, and wildlife, with alternating fire and rainfall processes driving peat formation, vegetation structure, and biodiversity. The site also contains significant areas of endangered Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) savanna, of which less than 3% remains, supporting high concentrations of plant species endemic to the region. Its extensive peat deposits provide an important archive of palaeo-environmental history and critical carbon storage. The property supports exceptional biodiversity, including at least 856 plant species, 48 mammal species, 238 bird species, 39 fish species, and 90 reptile and amphibian species, and provides important habitat for migratory birds, threatened species, and a significant population of American alligators.

奥克弗诺基国家野生动物保护区

该遗产地跨佐治亚州东南部和佛罗里达州东北部，保护着奥克弗诺基沼泽。这里是全球最大的亚热带低地淡水泥炭地，也是北美沿海平原全球生物多样性热点地区中规模最大、保存最完好的生态系统之一。遗产地里的湿地、稀树草原、森林组成多样镶嵌景观，被水、火、植被、野生动物的持续相互作用塑造——山火和降雨交替发生，推动泥炭形成、植被结构演替和生物多样性发展。这里还分布大面积濒危长叶松稀树草原，虽现存面积不足原有的3%，仍滋养着大量当地特有植物物种。广泛分布的泥炭沉积既保存了重要古环境史演化记录，也提供了关键碳储存。遗产地拥有非凡的生物多样性，至少有856种植物、48种哺乳动物、238种鸟类、39种鱼类、90种爬行和两栖动物，并为候鸟、受威胁物种及数量可观的美洲短吻鳄提供重要栖息地。

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895 MX - Historic Fortified Town of Campeche (1999)

 Historic Fortified Town of Campeche

Campeche is a typical example of a harbour town from the Spanish colonial period in the New World. The historic centre has kept its outer walls and system of fortifications, designed to defend this Caribbean port against attacks from the sea.

坎佩切历史要塞城

坎佩切城是西班牙殖民者征服新世界时期的典型港口城市，该历史要塞保留了其外墙和防御体系，这些防御工事是这个加勒比海港口为抵御海上袭击而修建的。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/895

585 MX - Historic Centre of Morelia (1991)

 Historic Centre of Morelia

Built in the 16th century, Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning which combines the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience. Well-adapted to the slopes of the hill site, its streets still follow the original layout. More than 200 historic buildings, all in the region's characteristic pink stone, reflect the town's architectural history, revealing a masterly and eclectic blend of the medieval spirit with Renaissance, Baroque and neoclassical elements. Morelia was the birthplace of several important personalities of independent Mexico and has played a major role in the country's history.

莫雷利亚城历史中心

莫雷利亚城建造于公元16世纪，是西班牙文艺复兴时期风格与中美洲特色相结合产生的城市规划设计范例。城市设计很好地适应了当地的山坡地形，最初设计的街道
布局一直保留到了现在。城中的200多座建筑都是用粉红色石头建造的，颇有当地的地方特色，这些建筑向世人展示着莫雷利亚城将中世纪文艺复兴特色、巴洛克风格和新古典主义理念完美融合后产生的建筑历史。此外，莫雷利亚城还是数位墨西哥独立之父的诞生地，所以在墨西哥历史上具有重要地位。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/585

1719 GR - The wider area of Mount Olympus (2026)

The wider area of Mount Olympus

Mount Olympus is situated in northern Greece and is the highest mountain in the country. Its microclimate, resulting from its proximity to the sea and abrupt elevation, produces a remarkable diversity in terrain, climate, and vegetation. In this landscape, the ancient Greeks situated the abode of their Twelve Olympian Gods, with Zeus as their sovereign, as well as the Muses and Graces. Through the writings of Hesiod and Homer, Mount Olympus became a central point of reference for Greek mythology throughout the Greek and Roman worlds, rendering Mount Olympus an enduring emblem of Greek civilisation. The property features striking landforms, including glacial cirques, limestone cliffs, karstic sinkholes, and olistolith fields, while sharp ridges like the Mytikas-Stefani complex and deep gorges such as the Enipeas illustrate ongoing neotectonic activity. Mount Olympus has served as a glacial refugium for forest species and is also a Mediterranean plant biodiversity and endemism hotspot.

奥林匹斯山及周边区域

奥林匹斯山位于希腊北部，是该国最高峰。由于毗邻海洋且地势陡峭抬升，其独特小气候造就了极丰富的地形、气候和植被类型。古希腊人视这里为神之居所，包括以宙斯为首的12位奥林匹斯主神，以及缪斯女神和美惠三女神。赫西俄德和荷马的著作使奥林匹斯山成为整个希腊和罗马世界中希腊神话体系的核心参照，并成为希腊文明的恒久象征。遗产拥有壮观的自然地貌，包括冰川圈谷、石灰岩峭壁、岩溶塌陷和滑塌岩体区；米蒂卡斯—斯蒂法尼（Mytikas–Stefani）山脊群等陡峭山脊以及埃尼佩阿斯（Enipeas）等深谷，则展现了持续的新构造运动。奥林匹斯山曾是森林物种的冰期避难所，同时也是地中海地区植物多样性和特有植物的热点地区。

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1757 JP - Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara (2026)

Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara

Located in the southern part of the Nara Basin, Asuka and Fujiwara were the two ancient capitals of the Japanese archipelago that marked the establishment of a centralised state system modelled after the Chinese codified law known as ritsuryō. Nineteen component parts, comprising palaces/government offices, Buddhist temples and mounded tombs, contain archaeological evidence of the Asuka Capital (588-694 CE) and the Fujiwara Capital (694-710 CE). The Asuka capital was established at the site of the Asuka-dera Temple, the first Buddhist temple in Japan. Together, the sites illustrate the introduction and consolidation of key elements of early centralized governance and influenced the later Japanese capitals of Nara and Kyoto.

飞鸟与藤原古都

飞鸟（明日香）和藤原位于奈良盆地南部，是日本列岛的两座古代都城，见证了以中国律令制度为范本的中央集权国家体制的建立。遗产由19个部分构成，包括宫殿/官署遗址、佛教寺院及古坟，保存了飞鸟京（公元588—694年）和藤原京（公元694—710年）的考古遗存。飞鸟京建立于飞鸟寺所在地，后者是日本史上第一座佛教寺院。这些遗址共同展示了日本早期中央集权国家治理体系关键制度的引入和确立，并对后来的平城京（奈良）和平安京（今京都）的发展产生深远影响。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1757

1757-10 Ishibutai Kofun 石舞台古墳

1757- 19 Takamatsuzuka Tomb (高松塚古墳)

1709 AU - Murujuga Cultural Landscape (2025)

 Murujuga Cultural Landscape

Murujuga is a deeply storied land and seascape located in northwest Australia. It encompasses the Burrup Peninsula, the Dampier Archipelago, surrounding marine areas and the submerged landscape. Murujuga is shaped by the Lore — rules and narratives put in place to create the Country — and the enduring presence of the Ngarda-Ngarli, Traditional Owners and Custodians of the site. The property holds profound cultural and spiritual significance, reflecting over 50,000 years of continuous care and management by Traditional Law that has adapted to the changing needs of Country over periods of dramatic climatic and environmental change. Murujuga is renowned for its dense concentration of archaeological and spiritual sites that reflect the interaction between people and place over thousands of generations. Its extraordinary rock art assemblage records a complex system of Lore and Traditional Law, features unique motifs and demonstrates artistic and technical mastery.

穆鲁朱加文化景观

穆鲁朱加（Murujuga）是坐落于澳大利亚西北部的古老岩石景观，包括布鲁普（Burrup）半岛、丹皮尔（Dampier）群岛的 42 座岛屿及临近海域。当地“传统拥有者和守护者” 恩加尔达-恩加尔利人（Ngarda Ngarli）信仰的创世规则与叙事，以及他们的世代生活共同塑造了这片土地。遗产承载着深厚的文化与精神内涵，昭示逾5万年持续不断的守护与使用历史。这里以密集的岩画而闻名，图案独特，展现出卓越的技艺与成熟的艺术表达。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1709

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1446 JO - Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) (2015)

Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)

Situated on the eastern bank of the River Jordan, nine kilometres north of the Dead Sea, the archaeological site consists of two distinct areas: Tell Al-Kharrar, also known as Jabal Mar-Elias (Elijah’s Hill) and the area of the churches of Saint John the Baptist near the river. Situated in a pristine natural environment the site is believed to be the location where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist. It features Roman and Byzantine remains including churches and chapels, a monastery, caves that have been used by hermits and pools in which baptisms were celebrated, testifying to the religious character of the place. The site is a Christian place of pilgrimage.

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1446

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CV6102 - Camp de concentration du Tarrafal (2016)

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1310 CV - Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande (2009)

 Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande

The town of Ribeira Grande, renamed Cidade Velha in the late 18th century, was the first European colonial outpost in the tropics. Located in the south of the island of Santiago, the town features some of the original street layout impressive remains including two churches, a royal fortress and Pillory Square with its ornate 16th century marble pillar.

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1310

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1274 MX - Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco (2008)

 Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco

The fortified town, first established in the 16th century to protect the Royal Route inland, reached its apogee in the 18th century when many of its outstanding religious and civic buildings were built in the style of the Mexican Baroque. Some of these buildings are masterpieces of the style that evolved in the transition from Baroque to neoclassical. Situated 14 km from the town, the Jesuit sanctuary, also dating from the 18th century, is one of the finest examples of Baroque art and architecture in the New Spain. It consists of a large church, and several smaller chapels, all decorated with oil paintings by Rodriguez Juárez and mural paintings by Miguel Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre. Because of its location, San Miguel de Allende acted as a melting pot where Spaniards, Creoles and Amerindians exchanged cultural influences while the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco constitutes an exceptional example of the exchange between European and Latin American cultures. Its architecture and interior decoration testify to the influence of Saint Ignacio de Loyola’s doctrine.

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1274

• 1274-001 Protective town of San Miguel
• 1274-002 Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco

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1274-001 Protective town of San Miguel

749 BJ - W-Arly-Pendjari Complex (1996)

 W-Arly-Pendjari Complex

This transnational extension (Benin, Burkina Faso) to the W National Park of Niger, inscribed in 1996 on the World Heritage List, cover a major expanse of intact Sudano-Sahelian savannah, with vegetation types including grasslands, shrub lands, wooded savannah and extensive gallery forests. It includes the largest and most important continuum of terrestrial, semi-aquatic and aquatic ecosystems in the West African savannah belt. The property is a refuge for wildlife species that have disappeared elsewhere in West Africa or are highly threatened. It is home to the largest population of elephants in West Africa and most of the large mammals typical of the region, such as the African Manatee, cheetah, lion and leopard. It also harbours the only viable population of lions in the region.

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/749

Pendjari National Park

289 MW - Lake Malawi National Park (1984)

Lake Malawi National Park

Located at the southern end of the great expanse of Lake Malawi, with its deep, clear waters and mountain backdrop, the national park is home to many hundreds of fish species, nearly all endemic. Its importance for the study of evolution is comparable to that of the finches of the Galapagos Islands.

马拉维湖国家公园

马拉维湖国家公园位于宽阔的马拉维湖最南端，湖水清澈深邃，背后群山相伴。马拉维湖国家公园保护着上百种当地的特有鱼类，其对于进化研究的重要性可与厄瓜多尔西部的加拉帕哥斯群岛上的雀类相提并论。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/289

RO6764 - Royal Residences of Sinaia (2024)

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PE577 - QUMRAN: Caves and Monastery of the Dead Sea Scrolls (2012)

 

QUMRAN: Caves

273 PE - City of Cuzco (1983)

 City of Cuzco

Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco developed, under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production. When the Spaniards conquered it in the 16th century, they preserved the basic structure but built Baroque churches and palaces over the ruins of the Inca city.

科斯科古城

科斯科古城位于秘鲁的安第斯山脉，在印加统治者帕查库蒂之下发展成为一个复杂的城市中心，具有独特的宗教和行政职能。古城的四周是清晰可见的农业、手工业和工业区。当16世纪西班牙人占领这块土地时，入侵者保留了原有建筑，但同时又在这衰落的印第安城内建造了巴洛克风格的教堂和宫殿。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/273

597 RO - Monastery of Horezu (1993)

 Monastery of Horezu

Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan, the monastery of Horezu, in Walachia, is a masterpiece of the 'Brancovan' style. It is known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculptural detail, the treatment of its religious compositions, its votive portraits and its painted decorative works. The school of mural and icon painting established at the monastery in the 18th century was famous throughout the Balkan region.

霍雷祖修道院

公元1690年，康斯坦丁•布兰科王子在瓦拉齐亚建立了霍雷祖修道院，修道院以其建筑的简洁和对称闻名于世，它的华美的雕塑、宗教艺术品、肖像画以及装饰画，成为布兰科艺术风格的典型代表。修道院的壁画及蚀刻画确立了霍雷祖修道院18世纪在巴尔干地区的绝对地位。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/597

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1711 IN - Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty (2024)

 Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty

Set in the foothills of the Patkai Ranges in eastern Assam, the property contains the royal necropolis of the Tai-Ahom. For 600 years, the Tai-Ahom created moidams (burial mounds) accentuating the natural topography of hills, forests and water, thus forming a sacred geography. Banyan trees and the trees used for coffins and bark manuscripts were planted and water bodies created. Ninety moidams – hollow vaults built of brick, stone or earth – of different sizes are found within the site. They contain the remains of kings and other royals together with grave goods such as food, horses and elephants, and sometimes queens and servants. The Tai-Ahom rituals of “Me-Dam-Me-Phi” and “Tarpan” are practiced at the Charaideo necropolis. While moidams are found in other areas within the Brahmaputra Valley, those found at the property are regarded as exceptional.

阿洪姆王朝的土丘墓葬系统（印度）

该遗产地是阿洪姆（Ahom）王朝的皇陵，位于阿萨姆邦东部的巴特开山麓。在600年时间里，阿洪姆人利用山丘、森林、水域等自然地形建造土丘墓穴“马伊达姆”（moidam），赋予该地神圣的色彩。这里种植着榕树以及用于制作棺木和树皮手稿的树木，并筑有蓄水设施。遗址内分布着90座大小不一的马伊达姆，它们由砖、石、土砌成拱顶，内部为空心结构。墓穴中存放着国王和其他王室成员的遗骸，以及食物、马匹、大象等随葬品，有些还包括王后和仆人的遗骸。阿洪姆人的梅达梅菲和塔尔潘仪式至今仍在查莱第奥区的墓地举行。尽管这一墓葬系统也见于贾木纳河谷的其他地区，但该遗产地尤为突出。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1711

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1375 IN - Santiniketan (2023)

Santiniketan

Established in rural West Bengal in 1901 by the renowned poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, Santiniketan was a residential school and centre for art based on ancient Indian traditions and a vision of the unity of humanity transcending religious and cultural boundaries. A ‘world university’ was established at Santiniketan in 1921, recognizing the unity of humanity or “Visva Bharati”. Distinct from the prevailing British colonial architectural orientations of the early 20th century and of European modernism, Santiniketan represents approaches toward a pan-Asian modernity, drawing on ancient, medieval and folk traditions from across the region.

桑地尼克坦

桑地尼克坦（Santiniketan）由著名诗人、哲学家罗宾德拉纳特·泰戈尔于1901年建立，位于印度西孟加拉邦乡村。它是一所寄宿学校兼艺术中心，以古老的印度传统和超越宗教和文化界限的人类团结愿景为基础。1921年，这里建起一所 “世界大学”以彰显“人类的团结”（Visva Bharati）。与当地20世纪初盛行的英国殖民主义建筑风格和欧洲现代主义不同，桑地尼克坦汲取整个地区的古代、中世纪和民间传统，成为泛亚洲现代主义的典范。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1375

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1687 PS - Ancient Jericho/Tell es-Sultan (2023)

Ancient Jericho/Tell es-Sultan

Ancient Jerico/Tell es-Sultan is located northwest of present-day Jericho in the Jordan Valley in Palestine, the property is an oval-shaped Tell, or mound, that contains the prehistorical deposits of human activity, and includes the adjacent perennial spring of ‘Ain es-Sultan. By the 9th to 8th millennium BC, Neolithic Ancient Jericho/Tell es-Sultan was already a sizeable permanent settlement, as expressed by surviving monumental architectural attributes such as a wall with a ditch and a tower. It reflects the developments of the period, which include the shifting of humanity to a sedentary communal lifestyle and the related transition to new subsistence economies, as well as changes in social organisation and the development of religious practices, testified by skulls and statues found. The Early Bronze Age archaeological material on the site provides insights into urban planning, while vestiges from the Middle Bronze Age reveal the presence of a large Canaanite city-state, equipped with an urban centre and technologically innovative rampart fortifications, occupied by a socially complex population.

古耶利哥城/苏丹台形遗址

遗产位于约旦河谷，是一包含史前人类活动遗迹的椭圆形土丘，还包括毗邻此地、常年不竭的“苏丹之泉”（Ain es-Sultan）。由于绿洲的肥沃土壤和便利水源，早在公元前9-8千年，这里就出现了人类永久定居点。在遗址上发现的头骨和雕像展示了此地新石器时代居民的宗教崇拜习俗；青铜器时代早期的考古资料显示出城市规划的迹象；青铜器时代中期的遗迹则表明这里曾有一个大型迦南城邦，居住着复合社会群体。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1687

IL1470 - Early Synagogues in the Galilee (2000)

 Early Synagogues in the Galilee

Synagogue Capernaum