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Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
The Basilica Cistern is a vast underground structure that was excavated around 2500 BC using giant rigging to lift huge blocks of coral limestone. It was probably originally a temple that became a cemetery in prehistoric times.
Royal Palaces of Abomey
From 1625 to 1900, 12 kings successively ruled the powerful Kingdom of Abomey. With the exception of King Akaba, who had his own independent palace, the palaces of the other kings were built within the same earthen wall area, consistent with the previous palaces in terms of space and use of materials. The Royal Palace of Abomey is a unique relic of this lost kingdom.
Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Colonia Augusta Emerita, now Merida, Extremadura, was founded in 25 BC at the end of the Spanish War as the capital of Lusitania. The well-preserved remains of the old city include a large bridge over the Guadiana River, an amphitheater, a theatre, a large hippodrome and an excellent water supply system. It is a good example of a provincial capital during the Roman Empire and later periods.