The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designates World Heritage Sites of outstanding universal value to cultural or natural heritage which have been nominated by countries which are signatories to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. Cultural heritage consists of monuments (such as architectural works, monumental sculptures, or inscriptions), groups of buildings, and sites (including archaeological sites). Natural features (consisting of physical and biological formations), geological and physiographical formations (including habitats of threatened species of animals and plants), and natural sites which are important from the point of view of science, conservation or natural beauty, are defined as natural heritage. Burkina Faso ratified the convention on 2 April 1987.
Burkina Faso has four sites on the list and a further four sites on the tentative list. The first property listed in Burkina Faso was the Ruins of Loropéni, in 2009. The W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, which is shared with Benin and Niger, is a natural site. The other three sites were listed for their cultural significance. Burkina Faso has served on the World Heritage Committee once.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Burkina Faso - Global Heritage Travel
UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Burkina Faso - 2024 Update
UNESCO Sites In Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Map - West Africa - Mapcarta
Burkina Faso Map - West Africa - Mapcarta
Landmarks of Burkina Faso | Wondermondo
Landmarks of Burkina Faso | Wondermondo
Sights in Burkina Faso - Lonely Planet
Royalty Free Burkina Faso Pictures, Images and Stock Photos - iStock
Burkina Faso Travel Guide and Travel Information | World Travel Guide
Burkina Faso - Upper Volta - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
Wonders of Burkina Faso | Wondermondo
