Sites de la métallurgie ancienne du fer de Bassar
Sites de la métallurgie ancienne du fer de Bassar is part of the Tentative list of Togo in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Bassar Ancient Iron Metallurgy Sites comprise archaeological sites related to iron production in 15 villages. They date from the 5th century BC to the middle of the 20th century AD. The remains include blast furnaces, slag heaps, and mines.
Map of Sites de la métallurgie ancienne du fer de Bassar
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Sites de la métallurgie ancienne du fer de Bassar
- Country
- Togo
- Added
- 2021
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Structure - Factories and industry
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2021 Revision
Includes FTWHS Bandjeli and Nagbani (1987)
2021 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Sites de la métallurgie ancienne du fer de Bassar