World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Color Illustration Edition)

Author: Li Jun
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Collects precious remnants of human civilization, showcasing globally rare landscapes! For thousands of years, countless cultural relics and historic sites have been lost in the dust. Relying solely on the strength of one nation, it is difficult to effectively protect and restore cultural heritage. In the 1950s, the successful rescue efforts of cultural relics in the Nubian region of Egypt highlighted the importance of international cooperation, marking a new chapter in cultural heritage preservation. In November 1972, the 17th session of the UNESCO General Conference adopted the Convention on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, which for the first time clearly defined the concept of World Heritage. The World Heritage Convention is an internationally influential normative document with far-reaching global impact. Its main task is to identify cultural and natural heritage worldwide, recognizing sites of outstanding universal value and significance, and entrusting the responsibility of protection to all of humanity. Its main contents include:
- Defining the terms of cultural and natural heritage.
- Establishing national and international protection mechanisms for cultural and natural heritage.
- Establishing the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Convention, known as the "World Heritage Committee."
World Heritage primarily consists of three categories: cultural heritage, natural heritage, and mixed cultural and natural heritage. This book presents over 1,000 exquisite color images, accompanied by informative and engaging descriptions, providing a detailed introduction to famous World Cultural and Natural Heritage sites, along with a bilingual (Chinese-English) World Heritage List.