Memory of the World

The records that hold the memory of our shared past

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UNESCO Memory of the World

Records to remember

What is Documentary Heritage?

How does what we write down reflect what we choose to remember about the past?

Milestones of Memory

Highlights from UNESCO's list of the world's most treasured historical documents

Human history comes in all shapes and sizes

Maps

Charting known and newly discovered lands

Sheet Music

Encompassing musical innovations

Illustrations

Visualising religious stories, historical events and technological advancements

Writings

Containing history, politics, literature, and science

Photography

Immortalising moments in time

Inscriptions

Stories for all the world to see

The purpose of the past

Why is documentary heritage worth preserving for the future?

Irreplaceable inscriptions

Click to uncover the significance of documentary heritage in every subject