Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works are two former saltpeter refineries located in northern Chile. They were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, as a testament to the historical importance of saltpeter mining in Chile and the culture and social agenda that developed around it in the late 19th century.[2][3] The works were placed on the World Heritage List in Danger that same year, due to the fragility of the derelict buildings, but was removed in 2019.[4]
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Iquique Province, Tarapacá Region, Chile |
Includes | Humberstone, Chile 20°12′30″S 69°47′43″W Santa Laura, Chile 20°12′40″S 69°48′45″W |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv) |
Reference | 1178bis |
Inscription | 2005 (29th Session) |
Extensions | 2011 |
Endangered | 2005–2019[1] |
Area | 573.48 ha (1,417.1 acres) |
Buffer zone | 12,055 ha (29,790 acres) |
Coordinates | 20.209°S 69.805°W / -20.209; -69.805 |
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