UNESCO World Heritage Site
Definition
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place, such as a building, monument, or natural landscape, that has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having outstanding universal value to humanity.
Related terms
Preservation: The act of protecting and maintaining the condition of a site to prevent deterioration.
Outstanding Universal Value: The unique qualities or characteristics that make a site significant on a global scale.
Cultural Landscape: A landscape that has been shaped by human activity and reflects the interaction between people and their environment.
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