Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational.
Find below are the list of Heritage Sites In South Africa
Robben Island
Cradle of Humankind
Vredefort crater
Sterkfontein Caves
Drakensberg
Wonder Caves
Victoria Falls
What are the 8 Heritage Sites in South Africa?
South Africa has eight World Heritage Sites proclaimed by UNESCO, namely:
Robben Island (Western Cape).
iSimangaliso Wetland Park (KwaZulu-Natal).
Cradle of Humankind (Gauteng).
Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park (KwaZulu-Natal).
Mapungubwe Heritage Site (Limpopo).
Cape Floral Kingdom (Western Cape).
How many heritage sites are there in South Africa?
ten World Heritage Sites
As of 2021, there are ten World Heritage Sites in South Africa, including four cultural sites, four natural sites and one mixed site.
What are the 7 World Heritage Sites in South Africa?
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Richtersveld Cultural & Botanical Landscape (Northern Cape)
iSimangaliso Wetland Park (KwaZulu Natal)
Cape Floral Region (Western Cape and Eastern Cape)
Cradle of Humankind (Gauteng / North West)
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape (Limpopo)
Robben Island (Western Cape)
How many types of heritage are there?
Designating World Heritage sites
There are three types of sites: cultural, natural, and mixed. Cultural heritage sites include hundreds of historic buildings and town sites, important archaeological sites, and works of monumental sculpture or painting.
How many World Heritage Sites are in Cape Town?
Eight sites in South Africa have been declared World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco). They are: The Cape Floral Region. Robben Island.1
What is the heritage of South Africa?
Contained within South Africa’s borders are Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Tswana, Ndebele, Khoisan, Hindu, Muslim, and Afrikaner people to name but a few. All of these people are united by calling South Africa home, and therefore their lives all contribute to forming a part of the country’s heritage, identity and culture.
What is the name of the World Heritage Site near Johannesburg?
The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
Overview. The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (COHWHS) is one of South Africa’s leading World Heritage Sites as a 53 000 hectare site of global significance, with over 400 accompanying diverse offerings for visitors.