Gordion And Aslanhane Mosque Granted UNESCO World Heritage Status In Turkiye
Date
7/15/2024 3:49:41 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Nazrin Abdul
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The ancient city of Gordion and Aslanhane Mosque in Ankara have
been granted UNESCO World Heritage certificates,
Azernews reports citing report on the Ankara
Metropolitan Municipality's announcement.
Mayor Mansur Yavas accepted the certificates for Gordion ancient
city and Aslanhane Mosque's inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage
Permanent List from Prof. M. Ocal Oguz, president of the Executive
Board of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO.
These designations recognize Gordion and Aslanhane Mosque as
cultural and natural assets of global significance, highlighting
their importance for humanity's heritage.
Gordion marks Ankara's first UNESCO World Heritage site and
Turkiye's 20th overall, while Aslanhane Mosque, dating back to the
13th century and constructed from wooden materials, is the second
cultural treasure from the capital to receive this prestigious
recognition.
The decision to inscribe these landmarks on the UNESCO World
Heritage List was finalized during the Extended 45th Session of the
World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September
2023.
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