Decision 39 COM 8B.26
The Naumburg Cathedral and the Landscape of the Rivers Saale and Unstrut – Territories of Power in the High Middle Ages, Germany

The World Heritage Committee,

Having examined Documents WHC-15/39.COM/8B and WHC-15/39.COM/INF.8B1,
Defers the examination of the nomination of The Naumburg Cathedral and the Landscape of the Rivers Saale and Unstrut – Territories of Power in the High Middle Ages, Germany, to the World Heritage List in order to allow the State Party to:
1. further explore the relationship between the Naumburg Cathedral and the surrounding landscape;
2. strengthen the representativeness of the territorial and urban organization for the period of the High Middle Ages and the significance of the related monuments;
3. redefine the boundaries of the site taking into account the concerns put forward by ICOMOS so as to ensure adequate protection;
4. submit – on the basis of the above-mentioned recommendations – a significantly revised nomination, which will require an expert mission to the site;
Suggests that the State Party consider inviting ICOMOS to offer advice and guidance.