× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. SOC: Islamic Cairo (Egypt) Document type Decision Reference number VII.C.45/48 Date Dec 1, 1997 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 21e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract VII.45 Islamic Cairo (Egypt) Al-Azhar Mosque Anxious to preserve the authenticity of the Al Azhar Mosque in Cairo, the Committee recommended 1) that the concerned national authorities immediately halt all work in the Mosque; 2) that UNESCO seeks the co-operation of the Organization for the Islamic Conference; 3) that the World Heritage Centre in agreement with the national authorities concerned designate an expert to identify the conservation activities to be undertaken; and 4) that a meeting be organized to sensitize the persons responsible for the management of the religious monuments of the region: - on the importance of the properties inscribed on the World Heritage List for humankind, and - on the importance of maintaining their authenticity.