× 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. The Pécs (Sopianae) Early Christian Cemetery (Hungary) Document type Decision Reference number X.C.1 Date Nov 27, 2000 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 24e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract Property: The Pécs (Sopianae) Early Christian Cemetery Id. N°: 853 Rev State Party: Hungary Criteria: C (iii) (iv) The Committee decided to inscribe this property on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (iii) and (iv): Criterion (iii): The burial chambers and memorial chapels of the Sopianae cemetery bear outstanding testimony to the strength and faith of the Christian communities of Late Roman Europe. Criterion (iv): The unique Early Christian sepulchral art and architecture of the northern and western Roman provinces is exceptionally well and fully illustrated by the Sopianae cemetery at Pécs. The Committee noted the change of name of the property from Sopianae Palaeochristian Cemetery Site, Pécs to The Pécs ( Sopianae) Early Christian Cemetery.