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Decision 23 COM VIII.C.1
The Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco (Mexico)

Property: The Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco

Id. N°: 939

State Party: Mexico

Criteria: C (iii) (iv)

The Committee inscribed the site on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (iii) and (iv):

Criterion (iii): Xochicalco is an exceptionally well preserved and complete example of a fortified settlement from the Epiclassic Period of Mesoamerica.

Criterion (iv): The architecture and art of Xochicalco represent the fusion of cultural elements from different parts of Mesoamerica, at a period when the breakdown of earlier political structures resulted in intensive cultural regrouping.

The Committee recommended that the State Party take note of the recommendation to upgrade visitor facilities, security and management planning.

Decision Code
23 COM VIII.C.1
Themes
Inscriptions on the World Heritage List
States Parties 1
Year
1999
Documents
WHC.99/CONF.209/22
Report of the rapporteur
Context of Decision
WHC-99/CONF.209/11
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