National Cultural Heritage of Antigua and Barbuda

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The National Cultural Heritage of Antigua and Barbuda refers to a human artifact or place in Antigua and Barbuda officially recognized by the Cultural Heritage Unit of the National Parks Authority. It was introduced in 2025 following an act of parliament. [1] [2] There are 334 officially recognized historical sites in Antigua and Barbuda, including nine industrial sites, 109 mill towers, and forty military sites. [3] Under the law, objects of cultural heritage must be at least fifty years old and have significant cultural value to the country. The National Advisory Committee must conduct a thorough investigation to determine a site's notability. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 The Cultural Heritage Protection Bill, 2025 (PDF).
  2. ↑ Emmanuel, Robert (2025-03-07). "Senate approves Bill aimed at protecting cultural sites". Antigua Observer Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  3. ↑ "Historical Sites In Antigua And Barbuda". www.anbanet.com. Retrieved 2025-04-18.


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