Recognized by UNESCO, unknown to us: what is the Struve geodesic arc that runs through Lithuania? | 15MAX



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The Struve Geodesic Arc is one of the largest transnational heritage sites in the world. It spans not only the territory of Lithuania, in total more than ten different countries. What is the Struve Geodesic Arc in general? How did it come about and what is it important for?

About 15 minutes said Saulius Urbanas, Doctor of Measurement Engineering Technology, one of the most experienced experts on the Struve Geodetic Arc in Lithuania.

In 2005, when the Struve Geodetic Arc was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, he was one of the nomination coordinators and later Chairman and Secretary General of the 10-country Struve International Geodetic Arc Committee.

Saulius Urbanas

Saulius Urbanas

The purpose of commemorating the UNESCO World Heritage Year in Lithuania is to emphasize the importance of cultural values ​​inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Vilnius Historical Center, Curonian Spit, Kernavė Archaeological Site, Struve Geodesic Arch for our state, increase your awareness, the public understanding of your exceptional future generations and the importance of protection.

Measure the land

The purpose of the Struve Geodesic Arc was very fundamental: to measure the Earth. Or, in other words, to determine the shape and size of the Earth as accurately as possible.

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