Site Extension. Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region (Albania)

The extension of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region' now includes the north-western Albanian part of Lake Ohrid, revealing significant prehistoric and Early Christian heritage. The Lin Peninsula, a key addition, hosts the remains of an Early Christian church from the mid-6th century, while shallow waters near the shores preserve evidence of prehistoric pile dwellings. This expansion underscores Lake Ohrid's status as a superlative natural phenomenon, home to numerous endemic species of freshwater fauna and flora dating back to the Tertiary period. The site's unique combination of cultural and natural heritage highlights its global significance.

(Ed.). (2020). Site Extension. Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region (Albania). World Heritage Review, 2020(94), 80–84. https://doi.org/10.18356/27887138-2020-94-5