Birthplaces
WHS which derive a significant part of their OUV from being a "birthplace" (real or "believed").
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Assisi | "Assisi, developed in ancient Roman times achieving importance, in part, as a religious and spiritual centre. It continues that role into the present with its association with the birth and life of Saint Francis (1182-1226) and development of the Franciscan Order since the 13th century". (Official description) | |
| Bethlehem | Jesus Christ | |
| Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain | Genghis Khan was probably born in 1162 in Delüün Boldog, near Burkhan Khaldun mountain. The mountain is closely associated with him. | |
| Gyeongju | "Crit vi. Mount Namsan is a sacred site containing the birthplace of Hyokkose, the founder of the Shilla Kingdom" | |
| Lumbini | Buddha | |
| Luther Memorials | Location 783-001, Luther's birthplace Eisleben, Lutherstrasse 16, Germany |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to Birthplaces?
A connection should:
- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
- Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
- Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
- Be explained, with reference to a source