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Historic Centre of Bukhara

Cultural World Heritage property in Uzbekistan and Soviet Union, inscribed in 1993 under criteria (ii), (iv), (vi).

Historic Centre of Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Photo: Atilin · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
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Year of inscription
1993
Criteria
iiivvi
Area of property
216 ha
Location
Bukhara
What it is
old town, urban area
Reference
WHC 602 · Wikidata Q29015225

Why it is on the List

(ii)Shows a major exchange of ideas — in architecture, technology, art, town planning or landscape design — over time or across a cultural area.(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.(vi)Directly linked to events, living traditions, ideas, beliefs or artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance.
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