Tunisia Now Boasts 22 Entries on UNESCO's Heritage Lists
Following the recent inscription of the joint dossier "Arabic Kohl" on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Tunisia now has a total of 22 elements recognized by UNESCO.
According to the Facebook page of the Permanent Delegation of Tunisia to UNESCO, this new achievement consolidates Tunisia's position among the leading Arab and African countries in terms of cultural and natural heritage recognized worldwide. The Tunisian elements inscribed on UNESCO's lists cover a wide range, including tangible and intangible cultural assets, natural sites, and documents from the Memory of the World Register.
Breakdown of Tunisia's UNESCO Heritage
Tunisia's UNESCO heritage can be categorized as follows:
World Cultural and Natural Heritage (8 sites)
- The island of Djerba (2023)
- Dougga (1997)
- The medina of Sousse (1988)
- Kairouan (1988)
- The Punic city of Kerkouane and its necropolis (1985)
- The Ichkeul National Park (1980)
- The medina of Tunis (1979)
- The archaeological site of Carthage (1979)
- The amphitheater of El Jem (1979)
Intangible Cultural Heritage
National Dossiers (4)
- The performing arts of the Twayef of Ghbonten (2024)
- Harissa (2022)
- Charfiya fishing in the Kerkennah Islands (2020)
- Pottery of the women of Sejnane (2018)
Joint Dossiers with Other Arab Countries (6)
- Arabic Kohl (2025)
- Henna (2024)
- Metal engraving (2023)
- Date palm (2022)
- Arabic calligraphy (2021)
- Couscous (2020)
Memory of the World Register (3 archives)
- The musical fund of Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger (2023)
- The abolition of slavery in Tunisia (2017)
- The postal history and international relations of the Regency of Tunis (2011)
Tunisia is actively preparing new dossiers for inscription on UNESCO's lists, including within the framework of the Global Geoparks Network, in accordance with international rules and procedures in force.
