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Papua sites qualify for UNESCO list
Three archaeological sites in West Papua could be included on UNESCOâs World Heritage List, said head of the Jayapura Archeological Center, Muhammad Irfan
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hree archaeological sites in West Papua could be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List, said head of the Jayapura Archeological Center, Muhammad Irfan.
'Research conducted by the Jayapura Archeological Center of places or areas in Papua and West Papua show there are 310 archeological sites. Three have the potential to be included in the World Heritage List,' he said as quoted by Antara news agency.
The three sites are the Misool sedimentary rock art site in Raja Ampat, the Kokas sedimentary rock art site in Fakfak and the sedimentary rock art site in Kaimana.
'The three sites have a great chance to be included. However, there should be a further study and attention from the local community and administrations,' he said.
