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Sudan has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1974. It is home to 3 World Heritage Sites. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage.

Sudan as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: June 6, 1974

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1978-1980

Total of Mandate Years: 2

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: V(b) (Arab States)

World Heritage Sites in Sudan (3)

Cultural: 2 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0

Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe · Cultural
Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region · Cultural
Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park · Natural

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sudan.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (15)

The Monuments of the Kingdom of Kerma and Dokki Geil · submitted: February 1, 2022
Sai Island · submitted: February 1, 2022
The Temple of Soleb · submitted: February 1, 2022
Banganarti · submitted: February 1, 2022
Al Khandaq Village · submitted: February 1, 2022
Wadi Hower National Park - Gala Abou Ahmed (mixed natural and cultural site) · submitted: February 1, 2022
Dinder National Park · submitted: February 2, 2021
Jebel Al Dair National Park · submitted: February 2, 2021
Al Hassania National Park · submitted: February 2, 2021
Al Radom National Park · submitted: February 2, 2021
Jebel Marra / Deriba Caldera (crater lake) · submitted: February 2, 2021
Wadi Howar National Park · submitted: September 28, 2004
Suakin · submitted: September 1, 1994
Kerma · submitted: September 1, 1994
Old Dongola · submitted: September 1, 1994

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Sudan

Official Name: Republic of the Sudan

Continent: Africa

Subregion: Northern Africa

UNESCO Region: Arab States

Capital: Khartoum

Population (2024): 50,448,963

Land Area: 1,868,000 km²

Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Sudan

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