WorldHeritage.wiki is a global digital initiative dedicated to documenting, preserving, and celebrating the shared heritage of humanity. Built as a comprehensive, scholarly, and publicly accessible knowledge repository, the platform integrates Cultural, Natural, and Philanthropic heritage into one unified digital ecosystem.
Through resources from international institutions such as UNESCO, the World Heritage Centre, World History, Wikipedia, and Google, WorldHeritage.wiki aims to become the world's most trusted and accessible hub for heritage documentation – bringing together verified facts, multimedia storytelling, community participation, and research-grade content. A key objective is to identify and showcase deserving heritage sites, ensuring their proper preservation and presentation to the world, while adhering to international quality standards.
Our mission is simple yet powerful:
To preserve the past, empower the present, and inspire the future.
WorldHeritage.wiki operates on three foundational categories, each representing a crucial dimension of global heritage
“Where civilizations speak through stones, stories, and traditions.”
Cultural heritage covers humanity’s timeless creations — from architectural marvels to ancient manuscripts, performing arts, and intangible traditions.
“Protecting the Earth's most extraordinary landscapes and ecosystems.”
Natural heritage focuses on the planet’s exceptional ecosystems, biodiversity hotspots, geological formations, and conservation zones.
“Honoring the people and missions that changed the world.”
This category highlights individuals, organizations, and community-driven initiatives contributing to humanity's welfare and upliftment.
www.worldheritage.wiki is not just a project
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It is a global movement to preserve the essence of humanity. By integrating culture, nature, and
philanthropy, the platform stands as a timeless digital monument to our collective past, a guide for our
present, and an inspiration for future generations. WorldHeritage.wiki collaborates with governments,
cultural institutions, researchers, and global partners to build the world’s most comprehensive digital
heritage ecosystem.
If you know of any such heritage site, please email: secretariat@worldheritage.wiki
Latest UpdateBREAKING: New inscription on the #IntangibleHeritage List: Deepavali, #India. Congratulations! (Dec 10, 2025 )A Glowing Recognition: Deepavali Added to Intangible Cultural Heritage List
 CALL FOR NOMINATIONSHeritage Site Recognition – Cultural | Natural | Philanthropist****** World Heritage Secretariat invites global nominations for the upcoming cycle of Heritage Site Recognition 2025-26, honouring places, initiatives, philanthropist and institutions that safeguard the legacy of humanity and the planet. This is an open call for governments, organizations, communities, scholars, custodians, and individuals to present exemplary heritage contributions from across the world. Nomination Categories1. Cultural Heritage SitesFor landmarks, monuments, traditions, art forms, museums, historical structures, archaeological sites, indigenous cultures, and intangible cultural practices that preserve the identity and timeless wisdom of civilizations. e.g.- Butrint, Old Town of Lijiang, Sun Temple Konârak 2. Natural Heritage SitesFor extraordinary landscapes, ecosystems, species habitats, biosphere zones, geological formations, water bodies, forests, and conservation zones that reflect nature’s irreplaceable value and global ecological importance. e.g.- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Dorset and East Devon Coast, Kaziranga National Park 3. Philanthropist Heritage InitiativesFor individuals, trusts, foundations, and community-driven efforts that have significantly contributed to the conservation, revival, restoration, or promotion of culture, nature, or humanitarian heritage. This category recognizes people and organizations whose service itself is a legacy. e.g.- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Warren Buffett, Jamsetji Tata, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Who Can Nominate?Governments, academic institutions, NGOs, heritage experts, community leaders, researchers, philanthropists, global citizens, and organizations working in culture, environment, or human development. How to ApplyThe World Heritage Secretariat undertakes independent, proactive research to identify, document, and preserve the world’s cultural, natural, and philanthropic heritage. However, we also recognize the vital role of responsible global citizens. Individuals who come across any significant heritage site or legacy are encouraged to share the information with us via email, ensuring that no treasure of humanity remains overlooked or unprotected. Submit your nomination with detailed documentation, photographs, background information, references, and supporting evidence. For nominations & queries: Email: secretariat@worldheritage.wiki Deadline (Dec 31, 2025)Nominations are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions receive priority in evaluation. |
