For the purposes of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (1)

   ‘sites’ means monuments, natural, underwater, archaeological, industrial or urban sites, cultural landscapes, places of remembrance, cultural goods and objects and intangible heritage associated with a place, including contemporary heritage;

2. (2)

   ‘transnational site’ means:

   1. (a)

      several sites, located in different Member States, which focus on one specific theme in order to submit a joint application; or

   2. (b)

      one site located on the territory of at least two Member States;

3. (3)

   ‘national thematic site’ means several sites, located in the same Member State, which focus on one specific theme in order to submit a joint application.