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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstan has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 2 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 2009 and 2016. This map of UNESCO sites in Kyrgyzstan 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.
Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain was the country's first inscription, added in 2009; Western Tien-Shan is the most recent, listed in 2016; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
2 inscriptions are transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor and Western Tien-Shan. Start with Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor, Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain and Western Tien-Shan, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 3
- Cultural
- 2
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2009
Sites on the map
Inscriptions Kyrgyzstan shares with other countries are not plotted here — you will find them in the list below.
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- HTTMengnai1 site
- OSSOsh1 site
- CITShymkent1 site
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All 3 sites in Kyrgyzstan
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyrgyzstan
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan CorridorThis property is a 5,000 km section of the extensive Silk Roads network, stretching from Chang’an/Luoyang, the central… | 2014 | Cultural | This property is a 5,000 km section of the extensive Silk Roads network, stretching from Chang’an/Luoyang, the central capital of China in the Han… |
| Sulaiman-Too Sacred MountainSulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain Kyrgyzstan dominates the Fergana Valley and forms the backdrop to the city of Osh. | 2009 | Cultural | Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain Kyrgyzstan dominates the Fergana Valley and forms the backdrop to the city of Osh. |
| Western Tien-ShanThe transnational property is located in the Tien-Shan mountain system, one of the largest mountain ranges in the… | 2016 | Natural | The transnational property is located in the Tien-Shan mountain system, one of the largest mountain ranges in the world. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Kyrgyzstan
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Kyrgyzstan?
- Kyrgyzstan has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 2 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Kyrgyzstan?
- Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain was inscribed in 2009. Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain Kyrgyzstan dominates the Fergana Valley and forms the backdrop to the city of Osh.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Kyrgyzstan?
- Western Tien-Shan, inscribed in 2016. The transnational property is located in the Tien-Shan mountain system, one of the largest mountain ranges in the world. Western Tien-Shan ranges in altitude fr.
- Which sites in Kyrgyzstan are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 3 listings is natural: Western Tien-Shan.
- Which UNESCO sites in Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Kyrgyzstan?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Kyrgyzstan's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain (2009). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.