<p>The nine sites being inscribed on the list through the day are in Africa, Europe and Asia. <br />There are four sites situated in Asia: the Ancient villages of Northern Syria (Syrian Arab Republic), the Cultural Sites of Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), the Persian Garden (Iran), and Citadel of the Ho Dynasty (Vietnam).<br /><br />Three of them locate in Europe: the Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana (Spain), Pile Dwellings around the Alps ( Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia) and Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex (Turkey); and two others are in Africa: Konso Cultural Landscape (Ethiopia), and Fort Jesus in Mombasa (Kenya). <br /><br />Debates over the qualification of those nominated sites are fierce and marked by Thai delegation's quit from the world heritage committee, says a Unesco official, familiar with the assessing process on the condition of anonymity.<br /><br />The Thai delegation has announced their drop of representation June 25 due to sovereignty disputes with Codia over Preah Vihear Temple, which was enrolled on world heritage list in 2008.<br /><br />In a statement issued Monday, Unesco's Director General Irina Bokova expressed her regret at Thai government's decision.<br /><br />A total of 35 nominations, including natural, cultural and mixed properties are being reviewed by the committee, which is holding its 35th session at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. <br /></p>
<p>The nine sites being inscribed on the list through the day are in Africa, Europe and Asia. <br />There are four sites situated in Asia: the Ancient villages of Northern Syria (Syrian Arab Republic), the Cultural Sites of Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), the Persian Garden (Iran), and Citadel of the Ho Dynasty (Vietnam).<br /><br />Three of them locate in Europe: the Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana (Spain), Pile Dwellings around the Alps ( Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia) and Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex (Turkey); and two others are in Africa: Konso Cultural Landscape (Ethiopia), and Fort Jesus in Mombasa (Kenya). <br /><br />Debates over the qualification of those nominated sites are fierce and marked by Thai delegation's quit from the world heritage committee, says a Unesco official, familiar with the assessing process on the condition of anonymity.<br /><br />The Thai delegation has announced their drop of representation June 25 due to sovereignty disputes with Codia over Preah Vihear Temple, which was enrolled on world heritage list in 2008.<br /><br />In a statement issued Monday, Unesco's Director General Irina Bokova expressed her regret at Thai government's decision.<br /><br />A total of 35 nominations, including natural, cultural and mixed properties are being reviewed by the committee, which is holding its 35th session at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. <br /></p>