US EditionGlobal Times: Xixia Imperial Tombs: Cultural Fusion of Diverse Traditions Behind World Heritage Site Status
YINCHUAN, NINGXIA HUI AUTONOMOUS REGION, CHINA, JUL 12 – The inscription recognizes the tombs' role in Silk Road trade and cultural exchange and marks China’s 60th UNESCO World Heritage site, officials said.
- On July 11, 2025, during UNESCO’s 47th meeting in Paris, the Xixia Imperial Tombs in China were officially added to the list of World Heritage Sites.
- This designation followed China’s submission of the tombs as its sole nomination, highlighting their representation of the multiethnic Western Xia dynasty from 1038 to 1227 AD.
- The site covers nearly 40 square kilometers and includes nine imperial mausoleums, 271 subordinate tombs, flood control works, and architectural ruins reflecting diverse cultural influences.
- The World Heritage Committee recognized the tombs as evidence of cultural blending and highlighted their role in illustrating the diverse and unified nature of Chinese civilization, while China committed to enhancing its heritage protection efforts.
- This inscription raises China’s total World Heritage sites to 60 and emphasizes the tombs’ value in understanding the Xixia era’s history and cultural identity.
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Global Times: Xixia Imperial Tombs: cultural fusion of diverse traditions behind World Heritage Site status
BEIJING, July 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The sharp crack of gavel cut through the silence. "Adopted!" - with the words announced by Nikolay Nenov, chairman of the 47th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, China's Xixia Imperial Tombs' place secured its World Heritage Site status. The moment marked more than a new beginning as it officially boosted China's world heritage sites to 60 in total. In the livestream event, the UNESCO chamber erupted with jo…
The Imperial Tombs of Xixia of China were officially inscribed yesterday on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Paris.
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