The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in Tokyo, officially designated the sacred complex of the Mangystau province in Kazakhstan as a World Heritage site. The recognition encompasses a collection of unique subterranean mosques and various associated holy sites located within the region.
This decision was reached during the committee's annual assembly, which serves as a forum for evaluating and protecting globally significant cultural and natural landmarks. During the same session, the committee also addressed other international conservation matters, including expressing formal concerns to the Mexican government regarding the current status of the Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul.
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