Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites
World heritage site in Antigua and Barbuda / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites is a 255 ha (630 acres) UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saint Paul Parish, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It constitutes a collection of Georgian era naval structures, namely a naval dockyard and related supporting compounds. This maritime complex was established during a period marked by intense competition among European nations vying for dominance at sea to secure authority over the profitable sugar-producing islands in the Eastern Caribbean.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Saint Paul Parish, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda |
Reference | 1499 |
Inscription | 2016 (40th Session) |
Area | 255 ha (630 acres) |
Buffer zone | 3,873 ha (9,570 acres) |
Coordinates | 17°00′25″N 61°45′52″W |
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