List of World Heritage Sites in Ecuador
The List of World Heritage Sites in Ecuador is a group of places chosen by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
History
UNESCO was created for the "conservation and protection of the world's inheritance of books, works of art and monuments of history and science". The constitution of UNESCO was ratified in 1946 by 26 countries, not including Ecuador.
Ecuador agreed to take part in the World Heritage Convention on June 16, 1975.
List
The World Heritage Site (WHS) list has developed over time. It is part of a process; and the list continues to grow.
As of 2012, there are 4 places in Ecuador which are on the World Heritage List.
2 cultural sites
2 natural sites
There are 7 sites which are on a tentative list.
Table
Tentative List
The Tentative List consists of sites which have been nominated. The evaluation process is not yet completed.
Ciudad de Zaruma
Sitio arqueologico de Ingapirca
Related pages
UNESCO World Heritage Site
References
Other websites
UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
List of biosphere reserves which are wholly or partially world heritage sites
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Ecuador-related lists
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