The expert group was sent to Kyrgyzstan as part of a government decision regarding the optimization of the buffer zone boundaries for Mount Sulaiman-Too, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. The mission will operate in the country until January 12.
International UNESCO experts arrived in Kyrgyzstan to work on the "Sulaiman-Too" site.
The group of international experts includes:
- Dmitry Voyakin — goodwill ambassador of Kazakhstan, member of the National Commission for UNESCO and ISESCO, authorized representative of the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan at MondiaCult 2025, coordinator of the "Central Asian Archaeological Landscapes" (CAAL) project from University College London (UCL);
- Kai Waize — former president of ICOMOS Nepal, currently coordinator of the ICOMOS Regional Network for the Asia-Pacific region;
- Nargiz Aituganova — researcher in cultural heritage.
International UNESCO experts arrived in Kyrgyzstan to work on the "Sulaiman-Too" site.
During their visit, the experts intend to prepare a new nomination aimed at optimizing the buffer zone boundaries and will also conduct an impact assessment on the World Heritage site.
International UNESCO experts arrived in Kyrgyzstan to work on the "Sulaiman-Too" site.
The meeting discussed important aspects of preserving the "Sulaiman-Too" site, implementing UNESCO recommendations, and further steps for preparing and coordinating the updated nomination. The minister emphasized the importance of constructive interaction with international specialists and expressed readiness for active cooperation to preserve the unique historical and cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz Republic.
International UNESCO experts arrived in Kyrgyzstan to work on the "Sulaiman-Too" site.
It should be noted that in 2009, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee included Sulaiman-Too in its list, which provides international protection for this mountain. Currently, the buffer zone covers an area of about 4,788 hectares; however, the government believes that this territory can be reduced. Free plots may be used for the needs of the city.
