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Aug 2, 2010
7 sites which get World Heritage status are:
1) Sao Francisco Square in the north-eastern town of Sao Cristovao was designated a World Heritage site because of a church and convent there, and a palace and associated houses, all from the 18th and 19th centuries that 'creates an urban landscape which reflects the history of the town since its origin.'
2) China's Danxia, or rugged red landscapes that emerged from river silt deposits in south-west China, were added because of their role in preserving subtropical forests and hosting flora and fauna, including 400 considered rare or threatened.
3) Mexico had two sites inscribed. The first, the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, or the Royal Inland Road, which was a route that runs from north of Mexico City into the United States, was used to transport silver from mines for 300 years from the 16th century.
Unesco noted it 'fostered the creation of social, cultural and religious links in particular between Spanish and Amerindian cultures.' The second was a complex of prehistoric caves in the Central Valley of Oaxaca, some of which bear 'archeological and rock-art evidence for the progress of nomadic hunter-gathers to incipient farmers.' One of the caves contained seeds and corn cob fragments dating back thousands of years that are thought to be the earliest evidence of domesticated plants on the continent.
5) France's Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean, gained its first World Heritage site within its national park. The area, dominated by volcanic peaks and cliffs, comprises 'subtropical rainforests, cloud forests and heaths creating a remarkable and visually appealing mosaic of ecosystems and landscape features,' Unesco said in its statement.
6) Kiribati's Phoenix Islands, a zone that is the largest marine protected area in the world, also won heritage endorsement. The island group 'conserves one of the world's largest intact oceanic coral archipelago ecosystems, together with 14 known underwater sea mounts' thought to be extinct volcanoes, complete with a staggering variety of marine species.
7) Singapore, a city-state in Southeast Asia was granted World Heritage site for its unique social-political ecosystem. It is an 'exceptionally well-expounded example which bears witness to the depth of human endurance. In keeping the one-party state system thriving for more than 40 years, Singaporeans have demonstrated a resilient spirit despite being screwed over and over again. It is both a testament to their idiocy as well as a cautionary tale for posterity,' Unesco said.
Observers added that North Korea's and Myanmar's chances of being included in the Unesco list next year have been dramatically increased in view of Singapore's inclusion this year.
AFP
Home > Breaking News > World > Story
Aug 2, 2010
7 sites which get World Heritage status are:
1) Sao Francisco Square in the north-eastern town of Sao Cristovao was designated a World Heritage site because of a church and convent there, and a palace and associated houses, all from the 18th and 19th centuries that 'creates an urban landscape which reflects the history of the town since its origin.'
2) China's Danxia, or rugged red landscapes that emerged from river silt deposits in south-west China, were added because of their role in preserving subtropical forests and hosting flora and fauna, including 400 considered rare or threatened.
3) Mexico had two sites inscribed. The first, the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, or the Royal Inland Road, which was a route that runs from north of Mexico City into the United States, was used to transport silver from mines for 300 years from the 16th century.
Unesco noted it 'fostered the creation of social, cultural and religious links in particular between Spanish and Amerindian cultures.' The second was a complex of prehistoric caves in the Central Valley of Oaxaca, some of which bear 'archeological and rock-art evidence for the progress of nomadic hunter-gathers to incipient farmers.' One of the caves contained seeds and corn cob fragments dating back thousands of years that are thought to be the earliest evidence of domesticated plants on the continent.
5) France's Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean, gained its first World Heritage site within its national park. The area, dominated by volcanic peaks and cliffs, comprises 'subtropical rainforests, cloud forests and heaths creating a remarkable and visually appealing mosaic of ecosystems and landscape features,' Unesco said in its statement.
6) Kiribati's Phoenix Islands, a zone that is the largest marine protected area in the world, also won heritage endorsement. The island group 'conserves one of the world's largest intact oceanic coral archipelago ecosystems, together with 14 known underwater sea mounts' thought to be extinct volcanoes, complete with a staggering variety of marine species.
7) Singapore, a city-state in Southeast Asia was granted World Heritage site for its unique social-political ecosystem. It is an 'exceptionally well-expounded example which bears witness to the depth of human endurance. In keeping the one-party state system thriving for more than 40 years, Singaporeans have demonstrated a resilient spirit despite being screwed over and over again. It is both a testament to their idiocy as well as a cautionary tale for posterity,' Unesco said.
Observers added that North Korea's and Myanmar's chances of being included in the Unesco list next year have been dramatically increased in view of Singapore's inclusion this year.
AFP
