BUSAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA: Tanzania has reaffirmed the global significance of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, describing its preserved ancient human footprints and archaeological discoveries as an irreplaceable heritage for all humanity.
Speaking during the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Abdul-Razaq Badru, Conservation Commissioner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), highlighted the exceptional value of Ngorongoro as the only place where visitors can witness some of the world's most compelling scientific evidence of human origins.
During a side event organized by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, Commissioner Badru emphasized that the Laetoli Footprints and the archaeological discoveries at Olduvai Gorge provide internationally recognized evidence of early human evolution and prehistoric life.
"Ngorongoro is not only a premier tourism destination but also a place where the scientific history of humankind began," Commissioner Badru said.
He noted that every preserved footprint within the conservation area represents a shared legacy for the world, inviting people from every continent to reconnect with the origins of humanity.
Commissioner Badru also explained that Ngorongoro preserves evidence of some of the earliest stone tool technologies, demonstrating how early humans lived, adapted, and developed the foundations of civilization.
The 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee brings together international experts and representatives to evaluate new World Heritage nominations while strengthening global cooperation in protecting cultural and natural heritage sites of Outstanding Universal Value.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is internationally recognized for its unique combination of spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, archaeological treasures, and the long-standing coexistence of people and nature.
Why Visit Ngorongoro?
Ngorongoro offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity to experience both Africa's iconic wildlife and one of the world's most significant archaeological landscapes. From the famous Ngorongoro Crater to the ancient footprints at Laetoli and the discoveries at Olduvai Gorge, every visit connects travellers with millions of years of natural and human history.
