Armenia

Armenia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: September 5, 1993

Status: Succession

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2025-2029

Total of Mandate Years: 4

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)

World Heritage Sites in Armenia (3)

Cultural: 3 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

• Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots · Cultural
• Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin · Cultural
• Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley · Cultural

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Armenia.

World Heritage Inscription Timeline

Tentative World Heritage Sites (7)

• The Archaeological Complex of Garni and the ‘Basalt Organ’ Columnar Joint · submitted: March 10, 2025
• The Urartian Heritage of Yerevan · submitted: March 10, 2025
• The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkatar · submitted: January 15, 2024
• The archaeological site of the city of Dvin · submitted: August 25, 1995
• The basilica and archaeological site of Yererouk · submitted: August 25, 1995
• The monastery of Noravank and the upper Amaghou Valley · submitted: August 25, 1995
• The monasteries of Tatev and Tatevi Anapat and the adjacent areas of the Vorotan Valley · submitted: August 25, 1995

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Armenia

Official Name: Republic of Armenia

Continent: Asia

Subregion: Western Asia

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Yerevan

Population (2024): 3,033,500

Land Area: 28,470 km²

Currency: Armenian dram (AMD)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Armenia

About States Parties

States Parties are countries that have joined the World Heritage Convention. They commit to identifying, nominating, and protecting properties of outstanding cultural or natural value on their territory. States Parties are also expected to monitor and report on the condition of inscribed sites.