HERITAGE RECORD · 721

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

卡尔斯巴德洞穴国家公园

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

This karst landscape in the state of New Mexico comprises over 80 recognized caves. They are outstanding not only for their size but also for the profusion, diversity and beauty of their mineral formations. Lechuguilla Cave stands out from the others, providing an underground laboratory where geological and biological processes can be studied in a pristine setting.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ273195 ↗

Inception1930

Area189 ha

Administrative areaQ485245

WikipediaCarlsbad Caverns National Park ↗

Chinese Wikipedia卡尔斯巴德洞窟国家公园 ↗

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(vii)Superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance.

(viii)An outstanding record of Earth’s history, geological processes or significant landforms.

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