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Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Azougui, Oasis and Almoravid Capital)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.27
Date
Jul 10, 2005
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
29e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Documents WHC-05/29.COM/8B, WHC-05/29.COM/8B.Add 2 and WHC-05/29.COM/INF.8B.1,

2. Defers the examination of the nomination of Azougui, Oasis and Almoravid Capital (Mauritania) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values to allow the State Party to:

a) submit again a substantially revised nomination in order to make it part of a wider nomination; and

b) provide further detailed information on:

c) the justification of the outstanding universal study of the property;

d) the existence of a detailed and complete management plan;

e) a wider comparative study of the property; and

f) date palm cultivation and the development of the Almoravid State.

3. Invites the State Party of Mauritania, for the purposes of paragraph 2, to request the international assistance of the World Heritage Fund.