Paris: The Tunisian village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the World Heritage List, UNESCO announced on Saturday.
The decision was made during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, currently underway in Busan, Republic of Korea, where the committee is convening through July 29.
With that decision, Tunisia has increased the number of its World Heritage sites to 10.
The village, which sits atop a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is marked by its unique architecture, which blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings, as well as its sweeping views of the Mediterranean.
Built around the tomb of a Sufi saint who lived during the 12th and 13th centuries, Sidi Bou Said has long been one of the Mediterranean's most renowned tourist destinations and a hub of cultural and artistic inspiration.
It is home to palaces, including the Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger Palace, alongside museums, restaurants, cafes, and traditional guesthouses.
In addition, the committee approved the inscription of several other preeminent sites during this session, including Mount Amel Castles in Lebanon, Sebastia in the State of Palestine, Rock Mosques and Associated Sacred Sites of Mangystau in Kazakhstan.
This is alongside the Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros, the Cemetery Complexes of the Xiongnu Nobility in Mongolia, and Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites in China. (QNA)
