Stilt Housing of Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta and of Medio Atrato
Cultural Landscape of the Vernacular Stilt Housing of Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta and of Medio Atrato is part of the Tentative list of Colombia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Vernacular Stilt Housing of Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta and of Medio Atrato are traditional settlements around lakes and rivers. People sustain themselves with fishing and agriculture. This type of housing dates from the 19th century. The stilt houses of Medio Atrato are lived in by descendants of African slaves.
Map of Stilt Housing of Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta and of Medio Atrato
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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- Full Name
- Cultural Landscape of the Vernacular Stilt Housing of Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta and of Medio Atrato
- Country
- Colombia
- Added
- 2013
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Cultural Landscape - Continuing
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