Abstract
To be accepted for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the cultural property must meet at least one criteria from the selection criteria (i–vi), satisfy conditions of authenticity/integrity, and have an adequate management system. These are the three pillars of outstanding universal value. To determine the criteria, thematic studies on the cultural heritage sites are essential. The thematic framework published by ICOMOS serves as a guide for the success of the thematic studies.In this article, the six criteria used for cultural heritage sites were examined by observing their links with the thematic framework. As a result of the article, the importance of the choosing the right themes and expressing them with criteria was emphasized in order to be accepted nominated properties to the World Heritage List.