In this article, we will approach List of World Heritage Sites in Western Asia from different perspectives, with the purpose of offering a comprehensive and enriching vision of this topic or character. Along the following lines, we will explore its importance in today's society, as well as its impact in various areas, such as culture, economy, politics and daily life. In addition, we will delve into its evolution over time, its historical relevance and its influence in different contexts. Through detailed analysis, we aim to provide a deeper and more critical understanding of List of World Heritage Sites in Western Asia, in order to encourage constructive and informed reflection on this topic or character.
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In this region, Iran is home to the most inscribed sites with 27 sites. The first sites to be recognized by UNESCO from the region were Persepolis, Meidan Emam, Esfahan, Tchogha Zanbil (Iran) and the Ancient City of Damascus (Syria). Each year, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee may inscribe new sites on the list, or delist sites that no longer meet the criteria. Selection is based on ten criteria: six for cultural heritage (i–vi) and four for natural heritage (vii–x). Some sites, designated "mixed sites," represent both cultural and natural heritage. In Western Asia, there are 67 cultural, 1 natural, and 3 mixed sites.
The World Heritage Committee may also specify that a site is endangered, citing "conditions which threaten the very characteristics for which a property was inscribed on the World Heritage List." Seven sites in this region are currently listed as endangered; one site (Bahla Fort) had been listed previously, and possible danger listing has been considered by UNESCO in a number of other cases.
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The table is sortable by column by clicking on the at the top of the appropriate column; alphanumerically for the site, area, and year columns; by state party for the location column; and by criteria type for the criteria column. Transborder sites sort at the bottom.
Site; named after the World Heritage Committee's official designation
Location; at city, regional, or provincial level and geocoordinates
Criteria; as defined by the World Heritage Committee
Area; in hectares and acres. If available, the size of the buffer zone has been noted as well. A value of zero implies that no data has been published by UNESCO
Year; during which the site was inscribed to the World Heritage List
Description; brief information about the site, including reasons for qualifying as an endangered site, if applicable
The centre of interest of the town was the site of Al mosque -Ibrahim / the tomb of the Patriarchs whose buildings are in a compound built in the 1st century CE to protect the tombs of the patriarch Abraham / Ibrahim and his family.
As a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem holds great symbolic importance and is recognized by all three religions as the site of Abraham's sacrifice. The Western Wall delimits the quarters of the different religious communities, while the Resurrection rotunda in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre houses Christ's tomb.
^Site proposed by Jordan. UNESCO has stated that "In line with relevant UN resolutions, East Jerusalem remains part of the occupied Palestinian territory, and the status of Jerusalem must be resolved in permanent status negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians."
^Significantly reduced in 2017 and name changed from Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery to the present name.
^Extended in 2000 to include the Sanahin Monastery and name change from Monastery of Haghpat to the present name.
^Extended in 2001 to include the church Metamorfosis tou Sotiros (Transfiguration of the Saviour) in Palaichori.
^Minor modification of the core zone and enlargement of the buffer zone in 2008.