The inscribed property is situated 10 km south of Jerusalem on the site identified by Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus since the 2nd century. A church was first completed there in ad 339 and the edifice that replaced it after a fire in the 6th century retains elaborate floor mosaics from the original building. The site also includes Latin, Greek Orthodox, Franciscan and Armenian convents and churches, as well as bell towers, terraced gardens and a pilgrimage route.
Criteria for inclusion as a World Heritage Site
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| iv | To be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history. | All |
| vi | To be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance. (The Committee considers that this criterion should preferably be used in conjunction with other criteria). | All |
Nearby
Sites
| Name | Since | Distance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jerusalem Old City Highlights en  | 8.2km | site_izi | |||
| Jerusalem Attraction en | 8.6km | site_izi | |||
| J-Life Israel Tour 2020 en | 8.2km | site_izi | |||
| Orson Hyde Memorial Garden | 2019 | 9.1km | site_ao | ||
| Water Sculptures | 2019 | 8.7km | site_ao | ||
| Church of the Pater Noster | 2019 | 8.9km | site_ao | ||
| The Austrian Hospice | 2019 | 8.8km | site_ao | ||
| The Mysterious Ancient Tunnel Built for Jerusalem’s Western Wall | 2017 | 8.4km | site_ao | ||
| Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem | 2018 | 8.1km | site_ao | ||
| President’s Room | 2018 | 7.8km | site_ao | ||
| Builder’s Insurance Fund Building (today: Clalit Health Services Clinic) | 1965 | 9.2km | site_brutalism | ||
| Knesset | 8km | site_brutalism | |||
| Bank of Israel | 8.6km | site_brutalism | |||
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir  | 2014 | 7.5km | site_whs | ||
| Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls | 1981 | 8.8km | site_whs | ||
| Why Trump’s Palestine map is important | 2020 | 9.1km | post |
About the source: UNESCO
Within UNESCO's broad remit, this specialised agency of the UN works towards international cooperation agreements to secure the world's cultural and natural heritage, designating venues of exceptional value as World Heritage Sites.