× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Changes to Names of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List: Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures Document type Decision Reference number 8B.4 Date Jun 24, 2012 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 36e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/8B, Approves the proposed name change to Samarkand – Crossroads of Cultures as proposed by the Uzbek authorities. The name of the property becomes Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures in English.