HERITAGE RECORD · 916

Robben Island

罗布恩岛

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups and a military base. Its buildings, particularly those of the late 20th century such as the maximum security prison for political prisoners, witness the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression and racism.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ192493 ↗

Area5.18 ha

Administrative areaQ1185115

Named afterQ466597

WikipediaRobben Island ↗

Chinese Wikipedia羅本島 ↗

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Selection criteria

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

(iii)A unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or civilisation.

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