UNESCO World Heritage · Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites
Cultural site · inscribed 2016
The site consists of a group of Georgian-style naval buildings and structures, set within a walled enclosure. The natural environment of this side of the island of Antigua, with its deep, narrow bays surrounded by highlands, offered shelter from hurricanes and was ideal for repairing ships.
Summary from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Photo: Shirley Heights - Antigua.jpg by Tomhennigan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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