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World Hertiage

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Understanding World Heritage

  • World Heritage Sites are determined by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
  • Sites must have significant cultural or natural importance to humanity
  • Protected and maintained by the International World Heritage Programme
2

Historical Development

  • Protection idea began in early 20th century, momentum gained in 1950s
  • 1954: Egypt's Aswan High Dam project threatened Abu Simbel Temples
  • 1959: UNESCO launched international campaign to save temples
3

World Heritage Committee and Process

  • World Heritage Committee establishes which sites are listed
  • Meets once a year
  • Consists of representatives from 21 State Parties
4

Five-Step Process for World Heritage Designation

  • Step 1: Country creates Tentative List (inventory of significant sites)
  • Step 2: Country selects sites from Tentative List for Nomination File
  • Step 3: Advisory Bodies review Nomination File and make recommendations

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A location determined by UNESCOUnited Nations EducationalA continuous process where understanding heritageSites of historicalAreas of outstanding natural beauty

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