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SOC: Islamic Cairo (Egypt)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
VII.C.45/48
Date
Dec 1, 1997
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
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.