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。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1751

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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。

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1719

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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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