2016 in Istanbul, Turkey

Session 40 of the World Heritage Committee (WHC)

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Session
#40 (2016)
Dates
July 10, 2016-July 20, 2016
Host
Turkiye in Istanbul, Turkey
Chair
Turkiye
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Rapporteur
Republic of Korea
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vantcj1 Aug 09, 2016 12:18

Seems very interesting, meltwaterfalls! As I discussed early on, well before inscription, as an architect I admire a lot the …

meltwaterfalls Aug 09, 2016 08:12

Just popped into Dezeen for a browse and it looks like they have a series of articles on the recently …

elsslots Jul 28, 2016 01:29

Almost a week after I wrote the blog post about the new WHS, 17 out of the 21 sites now …

winterkjm Jul 22, 2016 11:01

This article on Antigua's 1st WHS pertains to our discussion/research here.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/caribbean/antigua-and-barbuda/articles /unesco-world-heritage-site-nelsons-dockyard-britains-colonial-legacy/Here is a great collection of photos (including short …

Solivagant Jul 20, 2016 14:05

winterkjm: Solivagant, did you find any other info on the Antigua "Nelson" Dockyards? Based on the Advisory Report, it does …

elsslots Jul 20, 2016 11:48

Solivagant: It is not my specialist historical subject but as far as I am aware the slaves on the islands …

elsslots Jul 20, 2016 11:17

winterkjm: Did the Antigua nomination dossier include anything about the sites connection with slavery?We don't have the full file, only …

Colvin Jul 20, 2016 09:22

Here's an article from the US mentioning the newly inscribed sites, as well as the decision to refer the Frank …

winterkjm Jul 20, 2016 08:48

Solivagant: I am afraid I remain suspicious of any mention of "Slavery" in a WHS context.Solivagant, did you find any …

Solivagant Jul 20, 2016 03:20

elsslots: This seems a bit odd (and early), and in the 1983 meeting notes I haven't found anything about it. …

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