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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mauritania
World Heritage Mauritania · UNESCO sites in Mauritania map · historical landmarks in Mauritania
Mauritania has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1989 and 1996. This map of UNESCO sites in Mauritania 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.
Banc d'Arguin National Park was the country's first inscription, added in 1989; Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata is the most recent, listed in 1996; recurring threads across the list include wild places.
Start with Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata and Banc d'Arguin National Park, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Cultural
- 1
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1989
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- OUZZouérate1 site
- NDBNouadhibou1 site
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All 2 sites in Mauritania
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mauritania
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and OualataAncient <I>Ksour</I> of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1996 | Cultural | Ancient <I>Ksour</I> of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Banc d'Arguin National ParkFringing the Atlantic coast, the park comprises sand-dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal. | 1989 | Natural | Fringing the Atlantic coast, the park comprises sand-dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Mauritania
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Mauritania?
- Mauritania has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 1 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Mauritania?
- Banc d'Arguin National Park was inscribed in 1989. Fringing the Atlantic coast, the park comprises sand-dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Mauritania?
- Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata, inscribed in 1996. Ancient <I>Ksour</I> of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which sites in Mauritania are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 2 listings is natural: Banc d'Arguin National Park.
- Which UNESCO sites in Mauritania 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 Mauritania.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Mauritania?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Mauritania's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Banc d'Arguin National Park (1989). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.