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Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Kondoa Rock Art Sites)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
8B.24
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. Recalling Decision 28 COM 14B.57, adopted at its 28th session (Suzhou, 2004),

3. Refers back to the State Party of the United Republic of Tanzania the examination of the nomination of Kondoa Rock Art Sites (United Republic of Tanzania) to the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural values to allow the State Party to address the following as a basis for a revised nomination:

a) the preparation of a site record system for the site based on known surveys and site investigations;

b) the preparation of a conservation plan for the painted sites;

c) the appointment of a site manager to undertake the implementation of the management plan;

d) a plan for providing alternative sources of firewood which takes into account the traditions of the local people ;

e) the establishment of a buffer zone; and

f) a more detailed comparative analysis of the property.