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Hoi An Ancient Town (Viet Nam)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
VIII.C.1
Date
Nov 29, 1999
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
23e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

Property: Hoi An Ancient Town

Id. N°: 948

State Party: Viet Nam

Criteria: C (ii) (v)

The Committee inscribed this property on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii) and (v):

Criterion (ii): Hoi An is an outstanding material manifestation of the fusion of cultures over time in an international commercial port.

Criterion (v): Hoi An is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Asian trading port.