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Bisnis.com, JAKARTA — United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is once again added to the list of protected places or sites in the world.

During a conference to be held in Saudi Arabia on September 11, 2023, UNESCO will evaluate the conservation process carried out on 260 sites included in the World Heritage list, 55 of which are already in a dangerous state.

Then, on September 16, the World Heritage Committee will begin evaluating the nomination of new sites for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Here are 11 sites nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1. Style of burial mounds, South Korea

Around 42-532 AD, the region that is now part of South Korea was controlled by Gaya, a confederation of small kingdoms.

There are still hundreds of burial mounds dating from the Gaya era today. Several sites should now become UNESCO world heritage sites.

2. Cultural Melting Pot of Djerba, Tunisia

In ancient times, Djerba was home to the most important port in North Africa. Over the centuries, many peoples and cultures have left their mark on this island. The archaeological site of the ancient city of Meninx, the El Ghriba synagogue and many beautiful mosques illustrate the cultural diversity of this place.

3. The medieval Jewish heritage of Erfurt, Germany

In medieval times, Erfurt was home to a thriving Jewish community. A number of buildings and cultural objects bear witness to this rich history. Some of the sites include the city’s old synangogue, parts of which date back to the 11th century.

Here, visitors can view Erfurt’s “treasures,” such as collections of jewelry, coins, and other valuables that belonged to Jewish merchants or moneylenders.

4. ESMA Memorial Site in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Buenos Aires Naval Mechanics School, or ESMA, was the site of the largest and most notorious torture and detention center during Argentina’s military dictatorship.

Today the complex has been transformed into a museum and memorial. Around 30,000 people were killed by Argentina’s junta, which was in power from 1976 to 1983.

5. Hoysala Temple, India

The Hoysala dynasty built more than 1,500 temples during their reign, and only about 100 remain today.

These stone structures are widely known for their richly detailed craftsmanship. The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur, Karnataka, is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture.

6. Ruins of Takalik Abaj, Guatemala

The Takalik Abaj archaeological site in Guatemala was once a crucial Mayan trading city. Here, remnants of Mayan and Olmec culture, dating back to the 9th century BC, include temple ruins, giant rocks with intricate inscriptions, statues and more.

7. Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia

The majestic Bale Mountains in southern Ethiopia are home to incredible biodiversity, a complex cave system and the Harenna Forest, a natural evergreen rainforest. Visitors can easily see unique birds and mammals in this area.

8. Viking Ring Fortress, Denmark

Five Viking-era ring forts could potentially be added to the prestigious UNESCO heritage list. The fortress was built in the 10th century and was founded by order of King Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson. This impressive symmetrical structure served defensive purposes and demonstrated its strength.

9. 1994 Genocide Memorial, Rwanda

It is estimated that between 800,000 and 1 million people were killed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Several memorials are scattered across the country to commemorate this horrific crime. The Nyamata, Murambi, Bisesero and Gisozi memorial sites can now be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

10. Megalithic Monuments of Menorca, Spain

Large stone monuments of the Talayot ​​culture are scattered around the Spanish island of Menorca. This impressive megalithic site from the megalithic age is a treasure trove for archaeologists and also attracts many tourists.

11. Limestone from Anticosti Island, Canada

Anticosti Island, Canada, is a great place for nature lovers and paleontologists. it is home to numerous fossils and sedimentary rock deposits that could help explain the mass extinction that occurred millions of years ago.

UNESCO World Heritage Site in Indonesia

Indonesia itself has several sites that are included in the following list of world heritage protected by UNESCO:

• Borobudur Temple Complex

• Komodo National Park

• Prambanan Temple Complex

• Ujung Kulon National Park

• Site of the first men of Sangiran

• Lorentz National Park

• The heritage of the tropical rainforest of Sumatra

• Cultural landscape of Bali province: the Subak system as a manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana philosophy

• Sawahlunto Heritage Ombilin Coal Mine

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