Ref ID:	36982
Ref Type:	Journal Article
Authors:	Genovese, Lia
Title:	Listing the Plain of Jars of Laos as World Heritage
Date:	2021
Source:	Journal of the Siam Society
Abstract:	This article traces the process to inscribe Lao PDR’s Plain of Jars as a World Heritage (WH) Property, from a Tentative Listing in 1992 to the official inscription in 2019. After discussing the criteria for proposing eleven archaeological sites from a total inventory of 100 sites, and the Advisory Bodies’ evaluation, the article will summarise future challenges inherent in a WH listing, from increased visitation to tourism-led development. Local involvement and village contracts will be essential for day-to-day maintenance, as will protection through national and international instruments to preserve a property’s outstanding universal value on which this prestigious accolade is granted.
Volume:	109
Number:	Pt. 2
Page Start:	131
Page End:	158