UNESCO Sites in Niger

Niger UNESCO has registered 3 sites on the World Heritage list and 19 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Niger and the corresponding map.

Niger UNESCO list

1. Historic Centre of Agadez
2. Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves
3. W-Arly-Pendjari Complex

Niger UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Niger.

Description

1. The Historic Centre of Agadez is a historic town in northern Niger, at the edge of the Sahara Desert. The town served as an important center for trans-Saharan trade and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Agadez Mosque and the Agadez Sultan’s Palace. The historic center was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013.
2. The Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves are located in northern Niger and comprise two contiguous protected areas, the Aïr Mountains and the Ténéré Desert. The reserves are home to diverse flora and fauna, including several endangered species such as the addax antelope and the dama gazelle. They have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991.
3. The W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is a protected area in West Africa, spanning Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin. It comprises three national parks: W National Park in Niger, Arly National Park in Burkina Faso, and Pendjari National Park in Benin. The complex is home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, and hippos, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a popular ecotourism destination, allowing visitors to observe wildlife in their natural habitat.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Niger have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. La vieille ville de Zinder, quartier de Birni et le Sultanat
2. Palais du Zarmakoye de Dosso
3. Les mosquées en terre de la région de Tahoua
4. Itinéraires Culturels du Désert du Sahara : Route du sel
5. Plateau et Fortin du Djado
6. Site archéologique de Bura
7. Le site de Lougou
8. Zone Giraphe
9. Massif de Termit
10. Réserve de faune de Galbedji
11. L’ensemble des forêts protégées de la région d’Agadez
12. Mare d’Ounsolo ou N’Solo
13. Partie nigérienne du lac Tchad
14. Le fleuve Niger, les îles et la vallée
15. Parc national du « W », sites archéologiques
16. La Réserve Naturelle Nationale de l’Aïr et du Ténéré
17. Gisements des dinosauriens
18. La forêt classée, le lac de Madarounfa et les tombeaux des 99 saints
19. Paysage culturel du lac Tchad