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UNESCO World Heritage Center
"The World Heritage List grows longer every year as new nominations are accepted by the World Heritage Committee and more countries sign the World Heritage Convention."
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General Reference 5 of 7
"Drawing up the World Heritage List presents a difficult challenge: What is it that constitutes the 'outstanding universal value' of a cultural or natural treasure? To be included on the World Heritage List, a property must satisfy the selection criteria adopted by the Committee.
A cultural monument: could be a masterpiece of creative genius; have exerted great architectural influence; be associated with ideas or beliefs of universal significance; or it may be an outstanding example of a traditional way of life that represents a certain culture. A natural property: may exemplify major stages of the earth's history; represent ongoing ecological and biological processes; contain the natural habitats of endangered animals; or it may be a setting of exceptional beauty. When a property on the World Heritage List is seriously threatened, it may be inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger , which entitles it to special attention and international assistance."
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