Technical notes (a) Derivation of terms

Historic towns

see Groups of urban buildings, Inhabited historic

towns


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ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the
Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (Rome
Centre)


ICCROM was created by UNESCO in 1956.
ICCROM was formerly known as the Rome Centre.
In 1977 the name was changed to ICCROM (the initials of the
International Centre for Conservation, and given that the
Centre is located in Rome, ROM, ICC+ROM=ICCROM).

Article 8 (3) of the Convention requires that a

representative of the Rome Centre (ICCROM)
attend meetings of the Committee in an advisory
capacity (UNESCO 1972).
ICCROM is an intergovernmental body which provides
expert advice on how to conserve properties inscribed in the
World Heritage List, as well as training in
conservation techniques. ICCROM is an active partner
in the World Heritage Information Network (WHIN).

see World Heritage Information Network (WHIN)

ICOMOS ( International Council of Monuments and
Sites)

Article 8 (3) of the Convention requires that a

representative of ICOMOS attend meetings of the
Committee in an advisory capacity (UNESCO 1972).


ICOMOS provides evaluations on cultural properties
nominated for inscription in the World Heritage
List. ICOMOS is an international, non-
governmental organization, founded in 1965, with an
international secretariat in Paris, France. ICOMOS is
one of the main participants in the World Heritage
Information Network (WHIN).

see World Heritage Information Network (WHIN)