UNESCO lists the art of dry stone walling, a craft practised in Cyprus, as which kind of heritage?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Intangible cultural heritage
- Step 1: The craft is a skill passed on by people, not a place. Step 2. UNESCO lists it on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with Cyprus among the countries. Answer: Intangible cultural heritage. Why not the others: It is not a biosphere reserve, a danger-listed World Heritage Site or a geopark.
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