World Heritage Identification Number: 1234
World Heritage since: 2010
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇺 Russian Federation
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Putorana Plateau: An Unspoiled Natural Haven in Northern Central Siberia
The Putorana Plateau, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010, lies in the heart of the Putoransky State Nature Reserve, approximately 100 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle in northern Central Siberia. This remote and largely inaccessible region offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the most pristine and diverse ecosystems found anywhere on Earth.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This site coincides with the area of the Putoransky State Nature Reserve, and is located in the central part of the Putorana Plateau in northern Central Siberia. It is situated about 100 km north of the Arctic Circle. The part of the plateau inscribed on the World Heritage List harbours a complete set of subarctic and arctic ecosystems in an isolated mountain range, including pristine taiga, forest tundra, tundra and arctic desert systems, as well as untouched cold-water lake and river systems. A major reindeer migration route crosses the property, which represents an exceptional, large-scale and increasingly rare natural phenomenon.
Encyclopedia Record: Putorana Plateau
The Putorana Plateau or the Putorana Mountains is a mountainous area in Russia. It is a large massif or plateau crossed by mountain ranges. The nearest large settlement is Norilsk, where foreign travel is restricted. The city is served by Alykel Airport.Additional Site Details
Area: 1,887,251 hectares
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
Coordinates: 69.0469444444 , 94.1580555556
