Tusi Sites
| Tusi Sites | |
|---|---|
| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
|
A monument of Hailongtun | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii |
| Reference | 1474 |
| UNESCO region | Asia and Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2015 (39 Session) |
Tusi Sites (Chinese: 土司遗址; Pinyin: Tǔsī YíZhǐ) are sections of the ancient Tusi sites that have been designated by the UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. On July 3, 2015, Tusi Sites were listed as World Heritage Site.[1] It is the 48th World Heritage Site in China.[2]
Background
Tusi was a tribal leader appointed as officials by the imperial government in ancient China. It is an ancient political system adopted by Chinese emperors to govern ethnic minority regions in south-central and southwest China. The system was used for one thousand years.[3][4]
Process
On July 3, 2015, the three Tusi sites were added to the World Cultural Heritage List during the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee in Bonn, Germany. The committee said the Tusi system aimed at unifying national administration while simultaneously allowing ethnic minorities to retain their customs and way of life.[5][6]
UNESCO inscription details
| UNESCO Inscription No | Name | Location | Coordinates | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1474-001 | Site of Laosicheng Tusi Domain 老司城遗址 | Yongshun County, Hunan | 28°59′55″N 109°58′01″E / 28.99861°N 109.96694°E | Property: 534.24 Ha Buffer zone: 1023.93 Ha |
| 1474-002 | Site of Tangya Tusi Domain 唐崖土司城址 | Xianfeng County, Hubei | 29°41′26″N 109°00′19″E / 29.69056°N 109.00528°E | Property: 86.62 Ha Buffer zone: 973.61 Ha |
| 1474-003 | Site of Hailongtun Tusi Fortress 海龙屯 | Huichuan District, Zunyi, Guizhou | 27°48′42″N 106°49′01″E / 27.81167°N 106.81694°E | Property: 160.42 Ha Buffer zone: 1127.79 Ha |
- Source: [7]
References
- ↑ "Now that's a sight Tusi: Remains of ancient Chinese tribal sites are latest to be added to World Heritage List". Daily Mail. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "China: Ancient Tusi tribal sites added to World Heritage List". International Business Times. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "Chinese Tusi heritage sites make it to UNESCO list". CCTV. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "China's Tusi sites listed as world heritage". Xinhua. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "China Focus: UNESCO recognition of Tusi sites cheered". Xinhua News Agency. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "China's Tusi Sites Listed as World Heritage". Xinhua News Agency. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "Tusi Sites". UNESCO. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
