Petroglyphs of the Archaeological Landscape of Tanbaly
Thousands of rock carvings dating from the Bronze Age to the 20th century, created by pastoral peoples of the central Asian steppes.
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Proto-urban Site of Sarazm
Archaeological excavations of the first permanent urban settlements in Central Asia, 5000 years old.
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Historic Centre of Bukhara
A Silk Road city with historic architecture dating to the 10th and 11th centuries, important particularly for its urban planning.
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State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv”
A Silk Road city 4,000 years old, with remains of five walled cities from different eras.
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Archaeological Site of Ani
The extensive ruins – palaces, churches, mosques, fortifications, and homes – of an important trading city on the medieval Silk Road, where diverse cultures and architectural traditions met and blended.
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Town of Luang Prabang
Former capital city with an interesting fusion of traditional Lao architecture with European colonial styles.
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City of Safranbolu
A medieval caravan stop on the Silk Road that contains many examples of traditional Ottoman architecture.
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Kunya-Urgench
Ruins of the capital of the ancient state of Khorezm and a major stop on the medieval Silk Road.
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Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
An unfinished mausoleum and mosque that allows an understanding of Timurid construction methods.
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Itchan Kala
An excellent illustration of the traditions of Islamic architecture in Central Asia.
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Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Six ornate and unique forts, legacies of the Princely Rajput states.
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Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain
A small mountain with a very long history as a sacred site.
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Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof
A beautifully-preserved and very picturesque medieval trading city.
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Transnational Sites
The following UNESCO World Heritage sites are special in that they transcend national borders. Some of them are built around a particular theme, while some of them are bordering countries with UNESCO sites that extend across borders. North America Waterton Glacier International Peace Park (US and Canada)Spectacular scenery and a showcase for the importance of…
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Central Asia
Click on the map to jump to a country’s page, or use the list below the map. KazakhstanKazakhstan’s UNESCO sites are mostly concentrated in the south of the country and represent an even mix of natural – landscapes, mountains, deserts – and historical sites. Three of the seven sites are transnational. Kyrgyzstan Turkmenistan Tajikistan UzbekistanMost…
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Asia
Click on the map below to see the UNESCO sites in each country. If you prefer, you can click to each region or country’s page from the list below the map. Note: If a country is not on the following list, it means that it has no UNESCO World Heritage sites. Central Asia KazakhstanKazakhstan’s UNESCO…
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Uzbekistan UNESCO sites (with map)
Most of Uzbekistan’s UNESCO World Heritage sites have to do with the central role that the country played in the Silk Road trade routes between Europe and the Far East. Use the map or the list below it to look at the individual UNESCO sites. Below that is the list of the many Uzbekistan entries…
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Turkmenistan
Kunya-UrgenchRuins of the capital of the ancient state of Khorezm and a major stop on the medieval Silk Road. State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv”A Silk Road city 4,000 years old, with remains of five walled cities from different eras. Parthian Fortresses of Nisa Transnational Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor (with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) Cold…
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Türkiye
A wide range of UNESCO sites highlight the richness of the cultures that have formed, met, collided, and mixed here since ancient days.
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Tajikistan
Tajik National Park (Mountains of the Pamirs)A vast and remote landscape of barren terrain, towering peaks and glaciers. Proto-urban Site of SarazmArchaeological excavations of the first permanent urban settlements in Central Asia, 5000 years old. Tugay forests of the Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal Transnational Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor (with…
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Kyrgyzstan
Sulaiman-Too Sacred MountainA small mountain with a very long history as a sacred site. Transnational sites
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Kazakhstan UNESCO sites (with map)
Kazakhstan’s UNESCO sites are mostly concentrated in the south of the country and represent an even mix of natural – landscapes, mountains, deserts – and historical sites. Three of the seven sites are transnational. Click on the map or use the list below to go to each site. At the bottom are the sites on…
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Iran UNESCO sites (with map)
The UNESCO sites of Iran cover thousands of years of architecture, religion, trade, gardens and more. Many of them, as you can see on the map, are properties with many separate parts. So far, none has been added to UNESCO’s list of endangered sites yet. Click on the map or on the list below to…
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India UNESCO sites (with map)
With 44 UNESCO sites, plus part of one transnational site, India’s World Heritage collection covers most of the country. The sites span all of its historical periods, from prehistory to the colonial era; several religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity; and many nature reserves as well. Click on the map below to read about…
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China UNESCO sites (+map)
China has 61 UNESCO sites, many of them historical sites: imperial palaces and mausoleums, prehistoric archeological sites, ancient towns and villages with unique architectures and often unique cultural practices, and a few that relate to China’s colonial experience. Some are gardens or cultural landscapes like rice-growing or tea-growing areas. Many sites are related to religious…
