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Old Walled City of Shibam
Shibam, a city founded in the 16th century and surrounded by defensive walls, is one of the oldest and best examples of urban planning using vertical architectural principles. Its impressive towers rising from the cliffs have earned the city the nickname "Manhattan of the Desert".
Old Town of Ghadamès
Ghadames, known as the "Pearl of the Desert", is located in an oasis. It is one of the oldest pre-Saharan cities and an outstanding example of a traditional settlement. Its residential architecture is characterized by a vertical division of functions: the ground floor is used for storage; another floor is the family residence, with overhanging covered alleys forming an almost underground network of passages; the top floor is an open-air terrace for women.
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church
For nearly five centuries, Canterbury in Kent has been the spiritual seat of the Church of England. Other important monuments in Canterbury include the austere St Martin's Church, the oldest church in England; the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey, a reminder of St Augustine's missionary role in the Heptarchy since 597; and Christ Church Cathedral, a stunning combination of Romanesque and Perpendicular Gothic architecture where Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 96,828 hectares and includes the North Atoll, South Atoll and Jessie Beazley Reef. It is a unique example of the high density of marine life in the atoll; the North Island is a nesting site for birds and turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-meter vertical wall, an extensive lagoon and two coral islands.