× 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. Changes to Names of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List: Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures Type du document Décision Numéro de référence 8B.4 Date Jui 24, 2012 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Statut active Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Traité Convention concernant la protection du patrimoine mondial, culturel et naturel (Nov 23, 1972) Réunion 36e session du Comité Site web whc.unesco.org Résumé The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Document WHC-12/36.COM/8B, Approves the proposed name change to Samarkand – Crossroads of Cultures as proposed by the Uzbek authorities. The name of the property becomes Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures in English.