# UNESCO World Heritage nominations 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unesco-world-heritage-nominations-2026 > Updated: 2026-07-31T15:29:30.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, UNESCO‑related cultural initiatives unfolded across several countries. On 21 July, Spain celebrated the ten‑year anniversary of the Dolmens of Antequera with two exhibitions linking prehistoric archaeology to contemporary art, while Chile’s heritage ministry began a formal roadmap to nominate the Geoglyphs of Pintados for World Heritage status by 2027. A week later, at the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, the focus shifted to formal decisions. Peru secured reaffirmed protection for Machu Picchu, Chan Chan and Arequipa’s historic centre. Spain received a “referral” that overturns a prior negative ICOMOS assessment, allowing the Ribeira Sacra Landscape of Water to be resubmitted for nomination within a year. These developments show a continued momentum in both regional exhibition efforts and international nomination processes under UNESCO’s framework. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan advances Peru’s site protections and Spain’s Ribeira Sacra bid At UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee in Busan, Peru secured conservation decisions for Machu Picchu, Chan Chan and Arequipa, while Spain’s Miquel Iceta won a referral that lets the Ribeira Sacra bid be res 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unesco-world-heritage-committee-in-busan-advances-perus-site-protections-and-spains-ribeira-sacra-bi ### 2026-07-21: UNESCO heritage sites in Spain and Chile unveil exhibitions and conservation plans Spain’s Dolmens of Antequera celebrate a decade on the UNESCO list with new exhibitions, while Chile’s Pampa del Tamarugal reserve moves forward with a UNESCO nomination for the Geoglyphs of Pintados. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unesco-heritage-sites-in-spain-and-chile-unveil-exhibitions-and-conservation-plans --- Cite as: UNESCO World Heritage nominations 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/unesco-world-heritage-nominations-2026