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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Gambia
World Heritage Gambia · UNESCO sites in Gambia map · historical landmarks in Gambia
Gambia has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 2 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 2003 and 2006. This map of UNESCO sites in Gambia covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites was the country's first inscription, added in 2003; Stone Circles of Senegambia is the most recent, listed in 2006; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Stone Circles of Senegambia. Start with Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites and Stone Circles of Senegambia, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Cultural
- 2
- First inscribed
- 2003
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Gambia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunta Kinteh Island and Related SitesJames Island and Related Sites present a testimony to the main periods and facets of the encounter between Afr. | 2003 | Cultural | James Island and Related Sites present a testimony to the main periods and facets of the encounter between Afr. |
| Stone Circles of SenegambiaThe site consists of four large groups of stone circles that represent an extraordinary concentration of over 1,000… | 2006 | Cultural | The site consists of four large groups of stone circles that represent an extraordinary concentration of over 1,000 monuments in a band 100 km wide… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Gambia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Gambia?
- Gambia has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 2 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Gambia?
- Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites was inscribed in 2003. James Island and Related Sites present a testimony to the main periods and facets of the encounter between Afr.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Gambia?
- Stone Circles of Senegambia, inscribed in 2006. The site consists of four large groups of stone circles that represent an extraordinary concentration of over 1,000 monuments in a band 100 km wide along some 3.
- Which UNESCO sites in Gambia are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Gambia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Gambia?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Gambia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites (2003). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.