Vanuatu is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Of those, there are 1 cultural site, and 5 locations on the Vanuatu UNESCO tentative list, 0 natural sites and 0 mixed sites. Vanuatu shares 0 of those sites with other countries.
It holds significant cultural and historical importance as the final resting place of Chief Roi Mata, a powerful tribal leader in the region during the 13th century.
The site includes ceremonial areas, burial grounds, and several sacred sites associated with Chief Roi Mata. It serves as a testament to the traditional Melanesian culture and provides valuable insights into the social and political structures of the time.
Chief Roi Mata’s Domain stands as a remarkable example of Vanuatu’s rich heritage and is cherished for its archaeological and anthropological significance.
Vanuatu UNESCO tentative list
- Yalo, Apialo, and the sacred geography of Northwest Malakula
- The President Coolidge
- Vatthe Conservation Area
- Lake Letas
- The Nowon and Votwos of Ureparapara
Vanuatu ,officially the Republic of Vanuatu is an island country in Melanesia located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is 1,750 km (1,090 mi) east of northern Australia, 540 km (340 mi) northeast of New Caledonia, east of New Guinea, southeast of Solomon Islands, and west of Fiji.
