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Decision 28 COM 14B.27
Nominations of Cultural Properties to the World Heritage List (Pasargadae)

The World Heritage Committee,


1. Inscribes Pasargadae, Islamic Republic of Iran, on the World Heritage List on the basis of cultural criteria (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv):


Criterion (i): Pasargadae is the first outstanding expression of the royal Achaemenid architecture.


Criterion (ii): The dynastic capital of Pasargadae was built by Cyrus the Great with a contribution by different peoples of the empire created by him. It became a fundamental phase in the evolution of the classic Persian art and architecture.


Criterion (iii): The archaeological site of Pasargadae with its palaces, gardens, and the tomb of the founder of the dynasty, Cyrus the Great, represents an exceptional testimony to the Achaemenid civilisation in Persia.


Criterion (iv): The ‘Four Gardens’ type of royal ensemble, which was created in Pasargadae became a prototype for Western Asian architecture and design.

Decision Code
28 COM 14B.27
Themes
Inscriptions on the World Heritage List
States Parties 1
Properties 1
Year
2004
Documents
WHC-04/28.COM/26
Decisions of the 28th session of the World Heritage Committee
Context of Decision
WHC-04/28.COM/14B Add
WHC-04/28.COM/14B Rev
WHC-04/28.COM/INF.14A
WHC-04/28.COM/INF.14A Add
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