UNESCO World Heritage Center (WHC) officially confirmed inscription of the property "Tyras - Bilhorod (Akkerman), on the way from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea" to the Tentative List.
Akkerman Fortress is a unique complex of monuments, which combines the remains of the ancient city with the outstanding medieval fortifications. It has been playing a significant role in the political and cultural life of several civilizations as an international "river-to-sea" port for thousands of years, being associated with the most important historical events of the South-Eastern Europe.
"Tyras - Bilhorod (Akkerman), on the way from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea" has the potential of the Outstanding Universal Value, which transcends international boundaries and is of universal value for current and future generations.
We are working towards insribing the property to the UNESCO World Heritage List.