List of World Heritage Sites in Turkmenistan
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. Below is the list and the tentative list of sites in Turkmenistan. (For the criteria see the Selection criteria)
| The list | Name | Date[1] | Criteria | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main list [2] | ||||
| Kunya-Urgench | 2005 | II,III | Dashoguz Velayet (Province) | |
| Parthian Fortresses of Nisa | 2007 | II,III | Akhal Velayet | |
| State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | 1999 | II,III | Mary Velayet | |
| Tentative list [3] | ||||
| Dehistan / Mishrian | 1998 | I,II,III,IV,V | Balkan Velayet | |
| Badhyz State Nature Reserve | 2009 | VII,IX,X | Mary and Akhal Velayats | |
| Sünt-Hasardag Nature Reserve | 2009 | X | Balkan Velayat | |
| Dinosaurs and Caves of Koytendag | 2009 | VIII,X | Lebap Velayat | |
| Repetek Biosphere State Reserve | 2009 | X | Lebap Velayat | |
| Amyderýa Nature Reserve | 2009 | X | Lebap Velayat | |
| Hazar State Nature Reserve | 2009 | X | Balkan Velayat | |
| Silk Roads Sites in Turkmenistan | 2010 | II,III,IV,V,VI |
Location of sites
Location of World Heritage Sites in Turkmenistan.
Gallery
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Kunya
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Nisa
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Merv
References and notes
- ↑ Main list:Date of inscription Tentative list:Date of Submission
- ↑ UNESCO Official page for main list
- ↑ UNESCO Official page for Tentative list
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