Uzbekistan | World Heritage Explorer

Uzbekistan has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1993. With 7 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage. Some of these properties are shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Uzbekistan as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: January 13, 1993

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 Uzbekistan (7)

Cultural: 5 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan · Natural (Transboundary)
Historic Centre of Bukhara · Cultural
Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz · Cultural
Itchan Kala · Cultural
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures · Cultural
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor · Cultural (Transboundary)
Western Tien-Shan · Natural (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (38)

Chilpik the Tower of Silence · submitted: September 30, 2025
Ancient towns and fortresses of the Aral Sea region · submitted: September 30, 2025
Karst, Canyons and Caves of Kugitang · submitted: August 21, 2025
Zomin Mountains · submitted: October 30, 2024
Hisor Mountains · submitted: October 30, 2024
Shokhimardon Mountains · submitted: October 30, 2024
Sarmishsay petroglyphs · submitted: October 30, 2024
Boysun · submitted: October 30, 2024
Kuhitang Mountains · submitted: October 30, 2024
Nurota Mountains · submitted: October 30, 2024
Tashkent Modernist Architecture. Modernity and tradition in Central Asia · submitted: January 26, 2024
Silk Roads: Fergana-Syrdarya Corridor · submitted: January 31, 2023
Tashkent makhallas · submitted: December 30, 2021
Silk Roads Sites in Uzbekistan · submitted: February 19, 2010
Kanka · submitted: January 18, 2008
Shahruhiya · submitted: January 18, 2008
Abdulkhan Bandi Dam · submitted: January 18, 2008
Arab-Ata Mausoleum · submitted: January 18, 2008
Historic Center of Qoqon · submitted: January 18, 2008
Ahsiket · submitted: January 18, 2008
Ancient Pap · submitted: January 18, 2008
Andijon · submitted: January 18, 2008
Siypantosh Rock Paintings · submitted: January 18, 2008
Ancient Termiz · submitted: January 18, 2008
Zarautsoy Rock Paintings · submitted: January 18, 2008
Poykent · submitted: January 18, 2008
Varakhsha · submitted: January 18, 2008
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum · submitted: January 18, 2008
Chor-Bakr · submitted: January 18, 2008
Bahoutdin Architectural Complex · submitted: January 18, 2008
Rabati Malik Caravanserai · submitted: January 18, 2008
Mir-Sayid Bakhrom Mausoleum · submitted: January 18, 2008
Khazarasp · submitted: January 18, 2008
Desert Castles of Ancient Khorezm · submitted: January 18, 2008
Minaret in Vobkent · submitted: January 18, 2008
Complex of Sheikh Mukhtar-Vali (mausoleum) · submitted: June 1, 1996
Khanbandi (dam) · submitted: June 1, 1996
Ak Astana-baba (mausoleum) · submitted: June 1, 1996

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Uzbekistan

Official Name: Republic of Uzbekistan

Continent: Asia

Subregion: Central Asia

UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific

Capital: Tashkent

Population (2024): 36,361,859

Land Area: 440,650 km²

Currency: Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS)

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