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Cultural properties - Examination of minor boundary modifications - Tipasa (Algeria)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.41
Date
Jun 22, 2009
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
33e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Documents WHC-09/33.COM/8B and WHC-09/33.COM/INF.8B1.Add,

2. Refers the examination of the proposed buffer zones for Tipasa, Algeria, back to the State Party to allow it to:

a) Revise the boundary of the proposed buffer zone to include the port area;

b) Provide details of the status of the buffer zone and what protection it will afford the inscribed property as well as what protection will be given to archaeological remains associated with those in the property;

c) Clarify whether the Kbor er Roumia will be provided with a buffer zone.