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Okavango Delta
The delta in northwestern Botswana is made up of permanent swamps and seasonal flood plains. It is one of the very few major inland delta systems that does not flow into the ocean, and the wetland system is almost intact. One of the unique features of the site is that the annual flooding of the Okavango River occurs during the dry season, so the biological cycles of local plants and animals are synchronized with these seasonal rains and floods. This is a climatic, hydrological and biological process. The Okavango Delta is home to some of the world's most endangered large mammals, such as cheetahs, white rhinos, black rhinos, African wild dogs and lions.
Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands
The site consists of seven components and is 80 km long, located along the warm temperate and very wet eastern coast of the Black Sea. They offer a range of the most typical Korchi ecosystems, ranging from sea level to more than 2,500 meters above sea level. The main ecosystems are the ancient Korchi deciduous rain forests and wetlands, percolation swamps and other swamp types in the unique Korchi swamp area. The very wet broadleaved rain forests contain a highly diverse flora and fauna, with a very high density of endemic and relict species, including a large number of globally endangered species and relicts, which have survived the glacial cycles of the Tertiary period. The site has about 1,100 species of vascular and non-vascular plants, including 44 endangered vascular plants, nearly 500 vertebrates and a large number of invertebrates. The site also hosts 19 endangered animal species, including sturgeons, especially the critically endangered Colchicus colchicus. It is an important stopover for many globally endangered bird species migrating through the Batumi bottleneck.
Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex
The Astronomical Archaeological Complex of Chanquilo is a prehistoric site (250-200 BC) located in the Cosma Valley on the north-central coast of Peru, consisting of a group of buildings in a desert landscape that, together with the natural landscape, served as a calendar tool, using the sun to determine dates throughout the year. The site includes a three-walled hilltop complex known as the defensive temple, two complexes known as the observatory and administrative center, a row of 13 cubic towers running along a ridge, and Cerro Muchomaro, a natural landmark that complements the 13 towers. This ritual center was probably built for the worship of the sun, and the 13 towers were flanked by an observation point on each side of the north-south line, allowing the sun's rise and set points to be observed throughout the year. The site demonstrated great innovation in using the solar cycle and an artificial horizon to mark the solstices, equinoxes, and every other date of the year with an accuracy of 1-2 days. As such, it bears witness to the long historical evolution of astronomical practices in the Cosma Valley.
Hopewell Ceremonial Earth Building
The site consists of eight massive earthen structures located along a tributary of the middle Ohio River dating from 1600-2000. They are the most representative surviving representation of the indigenous tradition now known as the Hopewell culture. Their precise geometric figures and large, neatly-formed tops reflect their scale and complexity. They are aligned with the solar cycle and the more complex lunar cycle. These earthen buildings were ritual centers, and exquisite ritual objects made of rare materials obtained from afar have been unearthed.