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Cultural Properties - Pearling, testimony of an island economy (Bahrain)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.20
Date
Jun 19, 2011
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
35e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Documents WHC-11/35.COM/8B and WHC-11/35.COM/INF.8B1,

2. Refers the nomination of Pearling, testimony of an island economy, Bahrain, back to the State Party in order to provide a more detailed conservation approach for the urban buildings that sets out how the conservation of original fabric will be optimised, how the necessary skills will be put in place for the restoration of decorative woodwork and plasterwork, and how the overall conservation work will be phased and implemented.

3. Recommends the State Party to extend the boundary of the Bū Māhir fort site to cover its archaeological remains;

4. Also recommends that the State Party requests an advisory mission to the site.