Intangible heritage nominations and talks on recognising Benghazi’s historic centre
Libya – An analytical report published by the Italian news agency Nova examined Libya’s efforts to gain fresh recognition of its cultural heritage from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), through nominating new elements of intangible cultural heritage and strengthening protection of archaeological sites, traditions and craft activities.
Cataloguing knowledge, traditions and crafts
The report, whose main views and analysis Al-Marsad followed, said Libya is paying particular attention to cataloguing its intangible cultural heritage — from traditional knowledge and social practices to handicrafts and artisanal production — with the aim of preserving it and passing it on to future generations.
Creative Cities and Benghazi’s centre
It pointed to Libya’s interest in exploring the criteria of UNESCO’s Creative Cities programme as a starting point to boost the cultural and economic potential of urban centres.
It added that there is a proposal to launch an international improvement process that could lead to nominating Benghazi’s historic centre and its urban fabric, including the Italian quarter, for UNESCO recognition.
