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South Korea's Bangucheon Petroglyphs Poised for UNESCO World Heritage Listing

ICOMOS has recommended the prehistoric carvings for recognition, with a final decision expected at the World Heritage Committee meeting in July.

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Overview

  • The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has endorsed the Bangucheon Stream Petroglyphs in Ulsan, South Korea, for UNESCO World Heritage status.
  • The final decision will be made during the World Heritage Committee's meeting in Paris, scheduled to begin on July 6, 2025.
  • The site features two national treasures: the Bangudae Petroglyphs and the Cheonjeon-ri Petroglyphs, showcasing images of humans, animals, tools, and whale hunting.
  • Believed to date back to the late Neolithic period and Bronze Age, the carvings highlight the cultural and artistic achievements of early Korean Peninsula inhabitants.
  • The petroglyphs are submerged for most of the year due to a 1965 water storage facility, limiting visibility to just four months annually.