× 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. Karain Caves and Surroundings (Turkey) Tipo de documento Decision Número de referencia X.D Fecha Dic 11, 2001 FuenteUNEP, InforMEA Estado Activo Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Tratado Convención para la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial, Cultural y Natural (Nov 23, 1972) Reunión 25e session du Comité Página web whc.unesco.org Resumen Property: Karain Caves and Surroundings Id. N°: 1059 State Party: Turkey The Committee decided not to inscribe the Karain Caves and Surroundings on the World Heritage List under natural criteria. Concerning cultural values, the Committee noted that the Bureau at its twenty-fifth session decided that further consideration of this nomination be deferred, so that the State Party may prepare and present both a more comprehensive and scientifically well documented justification for inscription and an adequate management plan for the site.