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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural inscription, inscribed in 2008. This map of UNESCO sites in Papua New Guinea 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.
Kuk Early Agricultural Site was the country's first inscription, added in 2008; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
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- 1
- Cultural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2008
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Papua New Guinea
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuk Early Agricultural SiteKuk Early Agricultural Site consists of 116 ha of swamps in the western highlands of New Guinea 1,500 metres a. | 2008 | Cultural | Kuk Early Agricultural Site consists of 116 ha of swamps in the western highlands of New Guinea 1,500 metres a. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Papua New Guinea
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Papua New Guinea?
- Papua New Guinea has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Papua New Guinea?
- Kuk Early Agricultural Site was inscribed in 2008. Kuk Early Agricultural Site consists of 116 ha of swamps in the western highlands of New Guinea 1,500 metres a.
- Which UNESCO sites in Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Papua New Guinea?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Papua New Guinea's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Kuk Early Agricultural Site (2008). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.