Six ancient Comoros medinas join Unesco’s World Heritage List as living heritage towns

The ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares and narrow streets, some dating back to the 12th century, are still occupied today, even though many structures are in serious disrepair.

“This listing is not a finish line but a starting point,” said Comoros culture minister Said Mohamed Ali Said, part of a government delegation that travelled to Unesco’s meeting in Busan, South Korea, for the announcement.

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