Tajikistan | World Heritage Explorer

Tajikistan has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1992. With 5 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Tajikistan as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: August 28, 1992

Status: Succession

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)

World Heritage Sites in Tajikistan (5)

Cultural: 3 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0

Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal · Cultural
Proto-urban Site of Sarazm · Cultural
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor · Cultural (Transboundary)
Tajik National Park (Mountains of the Pamirs) · Natural
Tugay forests of the Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve · Natural

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (16)

Ancient City of Karon · submitted: August 22, 2025
Silk Roads: Fergana-Syrdarya Corridor · submitted: May 24, 2023
Silk Roads Sites in Tajikistan · submitted: January 15, 2013
Fann mountains · submitted: April 4, 2006
Zakaznik Kusavlisay · submitted: April 4, 2006
State reserve Dashti Djum · submitted: April 4, 2006
Zorkul State Reserve · submitted: April 4, 2006
Mausoleum of "Amir Khamza Khasti Podshoh" · submitted: November 9, 1999
The Site of Ancient Town of Takhti-Sangin · submitted: November 9, 1999
The Site of Ancient Town of Baitudasht IV · submitted: November 9, 1999
Mausoleum of "Khoja Mashkhad" · submitted: November 9, 1999
Buddhistic cloister of Ajina-Tepa · submitted: November 9, 1999
Mausoleum of "Hodja Nashron" · submitted: November 9, 1999
The Site of Ancient Town of Pyanjekent · submitted: November 9, 1999
Mausoleum of "Mukhammad Bashoro" · submitted: November 9, 1999
The Site of Ancient Town of Shahristan (Kahkakha) · submitted: November 9, 1999

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Tajikistan

Official Name: Republic of Tajikistan

Continent: Asia

Subregion: Central Asia

UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific

Capital: Dushanbe

Population (2024): 10,590,927

Land Area: 138,790 km²

Currency: Tajikistani somoni (TJS)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Tajikistan

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