The Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has approved the inclusion of 21 Libyan historical sites and cultural elements on the final lists of tangible and intangible heritage in the Islamic world. This decision was made during the committee’s eleventh meeting held in Rabat, Morocco.
The list includes significant Libyan heritage sites such as Al-Zahr Palace (King’s Palace), the Old Town of Al-Jadid, Nalut Castle, Libya Castle, Wan Tukovi, Gialo Fortress, Duar Khalil Pasha Mosque, Tripoli International Fair Gate, Al-Athrun, Majzam Fortress, Kokmen Castle, Janzur Train Station, Bzima Oasis, Villa Celine, Senussi Zawiya, Al-Aweinat Mountain, Church of Mary, Zawiya Al-Sab’a Al-Fawatir Site, Qirzah Settlement Site, and Safit Shrine. These inclusions reflect Libya’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
The committee also placed 31 elements on the preliminary list, awaiting approval at the next meeting. This substantial representation of Libyan heritage sites and elements highlights the country’s prominent position in the Islamic world’s cultural landscape.
Previously, in the tenth session of the Islamic World Heritage Committee in Rabat, ISESCO had listed 22 Libyan archaeological sites on the Islamic World Heritage list. This ongoing recognition of Libya’s cultural and historical significance underscores the country’s vital contribution to the heritage of the Islamic world.
The Islamic World Heritage Committee of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has been active in recognizing and preserving cultural and historical sites across the Islamic world. In a recent meeting, ISESCO approved the inclusion of several significant sites to its Islamic World Heritage List.
One of the notable achievements of ISESCO was the inscription of 120 heritage sites in the Islamic world. This decision was made during an extraordinary meeting of the Islamic World Heritage Committee, where 117 sites were added to the Islamic World Heritage List and 3 sites were included in the newly created List of Islamic World Heritage in Danger. These listings are part of ISESCO’s ongoing efforts to preserve and document the tangible heritage in Member States, aligning with its vision on heritage and culture. The meeting was an important step in acknowledging and protecting the rich civilizational heritage in the Islamic world.
