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VOInews, Jakarta: Yogyakarta's Axis Site is famous for its rich blend of tangible and intangible cultural elements, including Keris, Batik, Wayang, and Gamelan, all of which have been recognized by UNESCO and listed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultures.

Abdul Aziz Ahmad, Indonesian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Chair of the Indonesian Delegation to the WHC-45 Session, during the 45th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (18/9/2023) expressed his appreciation to the 21 member countries of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for accepting and approving Axis Yogyakarta's nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

"This site is also a clear evidence of the center of Javanese civilization and cultural heritage that has lived and developed since the 16th century through various traditions and cultural practices ranging from government, customary law, art, literature, festivals, to ceremonial rituals," Abdul Aziz Ahmad said in an official statement received on Wednesday (20/9/2023).

With the designation of Yogyakarta Axis Site as World Heritage, Indonesia now has ten sites recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage. These include Borobudur, Prambanan, Sangiran Ancient Heritage Site, Subak Bali, Ombilin Coal Mine, and Axis Yogyakarta, Komodo National Park, Lorentz National Park, Sumatra Tropical Rainforest, and Ujung Kulon National Park. (VOI/Ranov)