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Itchan Kala
Ichan Kala is the inner city of the old Khiva oasis (protected by a brick wall about 10 meters high), and was the last resting place for caravans before crossing the desert to Iran. Although few very ancient remains now remain, it is a coherent and well-preserved Central Asian Muslim architecture in a unique style. There are several outstanding buildings here, such as the Juma Mosque, mausoleums and madrasas, as well as two magnificent palaces built by the Alaquli Khan in the early 19th century.
Nemrut Dağ
The mausoleum of Antiochus I (69-34 BC) is one of the most magnificent buildings of the Hellenistic period. Antiochus I ruled the Kingdom of Commagene, which was established in Syria and north of the Euphrates River after the disintegration of Alexander's empire. The mausoleum of Antiochus I is one of the most magnificent buildings of the Hellenistic period. The fusion of its pantheon and the fact that the kings' lineage can be traced through two sets of legends, Greek and Persian, attest to the dual origins of the kingdom's culture.
Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley
The Geghard Monastery contains several churches and mausoleums, most of which are carved into the rock, and is the pinnacle of Armenian medieval architecture. The medieval complex is located in a scenic natural landscape, surrounded by towering cliffs at the entrance to the Azat Valley.
Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
The site includes archaeological remains of three cities and 40 tombs: Wunüshan City, Guonei City and Marudushan City, of which 14 are royal tombs and 26 are tombs of nobles. They all belong to the Koguryo culture. Koguryo was named after the dynasty that ruled parts of northern China and the northern half of the Korean Peninsula from 277 BC to 668 AD. Wunüshan City has only been partially excavated. Guonei City is located in modern Ji'an City and served as a "secondary capital" after the main capital of Koguryo was moved to Pyongyang. Marudushan City was one of the capitals of the Koguryo Kingdom and retains many remains, including a large palace and 37 tombs. The ceilings of some of the tombs are very elaborate and cleverly designed to cover a wide space without pillars and to withstand the heavy weight of the stone or earth piles above.
Roskilde Cathedral
Built in the 12th-13th centuries, the church was the first brick Gothic church in Scandinavia and helped spread the style throughout northern Europe. It has served as a mausoleum for the Danish royal family since the 15th century. The porch and side aisles were added to the church only in the late 19th century. It thus provides a clear overview of the development of religious architecture in Europe.
Hwaseong Fortress
In the late 18th century, King Jeongjo of Joseon moved his father's mausoleum to Suwon and built a fortified fortification around it, arranged according to the instructions of an influential military architect of the time who combined the latest developments in the field from both the East and the West. These massive walls, stretching nearly 6 kilometers, are still well preserved today; they have four gates and are equipped with bastions, turrets and other facilities.
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
In southwestern Alberta, the remains of marked trails and Native camps, as well as a burial mound containing a large number of bison (American bison) bones, attest to a practice followed by Native Americans of the North American Plains for nearly 6,000 years. They used their extensive knowledge of the terrain and bison behavior to chase their prey to the edge of a cliff, then kill them; the carcasses were then dismembered beneath their camp.
Stone Circles of Senegambia
The site consists of four large groups of stone circles, representing a concentration of more than 1,000 monuments in a 100-kilometre-wide belt that stretches for about 350 kilometres along the Gambia River. The four groups, Sine Ngayène, Wanar, Wassu and Kerbatch, include 93 stone circles and numerous tumuli, some of which have been excavated and reveal remains dating from the 3rd century BC to the 16th century AD. Together, the laterite pillars and their associated tumuli form a vast sacred landscape that was formed over a period of more than 1,500 years. It reflects a thriving, highly organised and enduring society.
Petroglyphs within the Archaeological Landscape of Tamgaly
Around the lush Tamgaly Gorge, in the vast and arid Chuli Mountains, are clustered some 5,000 petroglyphs (rock engravings) dating from the second half of the second millennium BC to the early 20th century. Distributed in 48 complexes with associated settlements and cemeteries, these petroglyphs bear witness to pastoralism, social organization and rituals of nomadic peoples. Human settlements at the site are often multi-layered, indicating occupation through the ages. Numerous tombs have also been found, including stone walls with chests and sarcophagi (Middle and Late Bronze Age) and stone and earth mounds (gurgans) (Early Iron Age to present day). The central gorge contains the densest concentration of engravings and what are believed to be altars, suggesting that these sites were used for rituals.
Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih)
The Archaeological Site of Al-Hijr (Madâin Sâlih) is the first site in Saudi Arabia to be inscribed on the World Heritage List. Formerly known as Hegra, Al-Hijr is the best-preserved site of the Nabatean civilization south of Petra in Jordan. The site is rich in historical remains, including: large, well-preserved tombs with elaborately decorated facades dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. The site also has about 50 pre-Nabataean inscriptions and some cave paintings. Al-Hijr is a unique testimony to the Nabatean civilization. With its 111 monumental, elaborately decorated tombs and wells, the site is an outstanding example of the Nabatean architectural achievements and hydraulic expertise.
Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina)
The city of Aegae, the first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, was discovered in the 19th century near Vergina in northern Greece. Among its most important remains are the magnificent palace, richly decorated with mosaics and painted stucco, and a cemetery with more than 300 tombs, some dating back to the 11th century BC. A royal tomb in the Great Tomb has been identified as that of Philip II, who conquered all the Greek cities and paved the way for his son Alexander and the expansion of the Hellenistic world.
Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae)
In the 4th century AD, a series of richly decorated tombs were built in the necropolis of the Roman provincial city of Sopiana (modern Pécs). The tombs are structurally and architecturally significant, as they are underground burial chambers, while memorial churches were built above ground. The tombs are also artistically significant, as they are richly decorated with high-quality frescoes depicting Christian themes.
Ancient City of Qalhat
Located on the east coast of the Sultanate of Oman, the site includes the ancient city of Qalhat, surrounded by inner and outer walls, and the cemeteries outside the walls. The city developed into a major port on the east coast of Arabia during the reign of Prince Hormuz from the 11th to the 15th century AD. The ancient city provides unique archaeological evidence of trade links between the east coast of Arabia, East Africa, India, China and Southeast Asia.
Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and cemetery as well as a series of sacred sites. It is associated with a strong sense of national identity and has retained its spiritual and sacred character in both past ritual practices and the popular imagination. For 500 years it has been a place of worship for pilgrims from Madagascar and elsewhere.
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
The capital of the ancient kingdom of Egypt is home to some extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock-cut tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids. In ancient times, the site was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Bronze Age Burial Site of Sammallahdenmäki
This Bronze Age burial site, with more than 30 granite burial cairns, provides unique insights into funerary practices and socio-religious structures in Northern Europe more than 3,000 years ago.
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
The capital of the ancient kingdom of Egypt is home to some extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock-cut tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids. In ancient times, the site was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.