Memories of recent conflicts

Sites associated with Memories of recent conflicts, as defined in this ICOMOS study and later detailed in this study.

Connected Sites

Site Rationale Link
Auschwitz Birkenau
Bikini Atoll
ESMA Site Museum Added as a WHS in 2023 after the lifting of the moratorium on registering sites of memory.
Funerary and memory sites of the First World War Added as a WHS in 2023 after the lifting of the moratorium on registering sites of memory.
Genbaku Dome
Memorial Sites of Genocide Added as a WHS in 2023 after the lifting of the moratorium on registering sites of memory.
Mostar
Robben Island

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A connection should:

  1. Not be "self evident"
  2. Link at least 3 different sites
  3. Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
  4. Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
  5. Be explained, with reference to a source