Complex of Chinese rulers "tusy" and the Iranian city of Susa joined the UNESCO World Heritage List
Almaty. July 7. Silkroadnews - Objects of Iran and China joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, informed the press service of the organization.
"During the morning session, the World Heritage Committee decided to include in the list of World Heritage 6 cultural sites: architectural complex of the Chinese rulers "tusy" (China), a historical region of the kingdom of Baekje (Republic of Korea), Susa (Iran), the cultural landscape Meymanda (Iran), a holy mountain Burkhan Khaldun and its surroundings (Mongolia) and the Botanic Garden of Singapore (Singapore)",- said in a statement
Thus, the architectural complex of the Chinese rulers "tusy "(China) is the settlement of ruins of tribes with a special control system, developed between the XIII - XX century. Rulers - "tusy" - were appointed by the central government for the posts of governors of the regions.
The facility includes the ruins of ancient cities Laosychen and Tanya, as well as the fortress Hayluntun that are remarkable evidence of this form of government, dating back to the era of Chinese civilization, Yuan and Ming dynasties.
The city of Susa, located in the south-west of Iran at the foot of the Zagros mountain range, including the archaeological complex located on the east bank of the river Sauri and Ardashir Palace on the opposite bank. The architectural heritage of the city Susa is made up of administrative and religious buildings, residential houses and palaces. The object is a unique monument of completely lost civilizations - Elamite, Persian and Parthian.
In turn, the cultural landscape Meymanda (Iran) is an isolated semi-desert area in the depths of the valley in the southern spurs of the central mountain range of Iran. Population of Meymanda led semi-nomadic life and is engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry, moving from spring to autumn in temporary shelters in the mountain pastures.
Cultural Landscape of Meymanda indicates the existence of a specific system, formerly more common characteristic of nomadic movements, mainly the people, not animals.