UNESCO adds 24 World Heritage Sites in 2005

The World Heritage Committee inscribed 24 new sites at its session in South Africa in July 2005, which expands the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites to 812. The additions include 17 cultural sites and seven natural sites.

New Cultural Sites

New Natural Sites

Egypt - Wadi Al-Hitan Whale Valley

Japan — Shiretoko

Mexico - Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California

Norway — West Norwegian Fjords Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord

Panama - Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection

South Africa – Vredefort Dome

Thailand - Dong Phayayen - Khao Yai Forest Complex

(Source: World Heritage News)


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