https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/90The church, baptistry, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monasteries, houses and workshops in this early Christian holy city were built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria, who died in A.D. 296. WHS Dec 12, 2023, 4:36 AM cowpoke
Nubian [nuˈbiː] Monuments from Abu Simbel [ˌabu ˈsɪmbel] to Philae [ˈfiːlɛ] - Egypt
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/88This outstanding archaeological area contains such magnificent monuments as the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae, which were saved from the rising waters of the Nile thanks to the International Campaign launched by UNESCO, in 1960 to 1980. WHS Dec 11, 2023, 4:58 AM cowpoke
Historic Cairo [ˈkɑh.ɾoʊ] - Egypt
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/89Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, <em>madrasas, hammams</em> and fountains. Founded in the 10th century, it became the new centre of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century. WHS Dec 11, 2023, 4:58 AM cowpoke
Ancient Thebes [ta'ba:s] with its Necropolis - Egypt
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/87Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height. WHS Dec 11, 2023, 4:58 AM cowpoke
Historical Monuments at Makli [ˈmækli], Thatta [ˈtʰætʰa] - Pakistan
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/143The capital of three successive dynasties and later ruled by the Mughal emperors of Delhi, Thatta was constantly embellished from the 14th to the 18th century. The remains of the city and its necropolis provide a unique view of civilization in Sind. WHS Dec 22, 2023, 4:53 AM cowpoke
Taxila [ˈtæk.sɪ.lə] - Pakistan
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/139From the ancient Neolithic tumulus of Saraikala to the ramparts of Sirkap (2nd century B.C.) and the city of Sirsukh (1st century A.D.), Taxila illustrates the different stages in the development of a city on the Indus that was alternately influenced by Persia, Greece and Central Asia and which, from the 5th century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D., was an important Buddhist centre of learning. WHS Dec 22, 2023, 4:53 AM cowpoke
Crespi d'Adda [ˈkrɛspi ˈdad.da] - Italy
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/730Crespi d'Adda in Capriate San Gervasio in Lombardy is an outstanding example of the 19th- and early 20th-century 'company towns' built in Europe and North America by enlightened industrialists to meet the workers' needs. The site is still remarkably intact and is partly used for industrial purposes, although changing economic and social conditions now threaten its survival. 2024-05-07 WHS May 7, 2024, 3:52 AM cowpoke
Old and New Towns of Edinburgh - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/728Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character. 2024-05-07 WHS May 7, 2024, 3:48 AM cowpoke
Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi [tækˈti ˈbɑːhi] and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol [sɑhriː ˈbɑːlɒl] - Pakistan
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/140The Buddhist monastic complex of Takht-i-Bahi (Throne of Origins) was founded in the early 1st century. Owing to its location on the crest of a high hill, it escaped successive invasions and is still exceptionally well preserved. Nearby are the ruins of Sahr-i-Bahlol, a small fortified city dating from the same period. WHS Dec 22, 2023, 4:53 AM cowpoke
Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar [ˈvaɪmɑr], Dessau [ˈdɛsaʊ] and Bernau [ˈbɛʁnaʊ] - Germany
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/729Between 1919 and 1933 the Bauhaus movement revolutionized architectural and aesthetic thinking and practice in the 20th century. The Bauhaus buildings in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau are fundamental representatives of Classical Modernism, directed towards a radical renewal of architecture and design. This property, which was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1996, originally comprised buildings located in Weimar (Former Art School, the Applied Art School and the Haus Am Horn) and Dessau (Bauh WHS May 7, 2024, 3:50 AM cowpoke
Historic Centre of Naples [ˈna.pɔ.li] - Italy
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/726From the Neapolis founded by Greek settlers in 470 B.C. to the city of today, Naples has retained the imprint of the successive cultures that emerged in Europe and the Mediterranean basin. This makes it a unique site, with a wealth of outstanding monuments such as the Church of Santa Chiara and the Castel Nuovo. 2024-05-06 WHS May 6, 2024, 4:39 AM cowpoke
Caves of Aggtelek [ˈɒɡːtɛlɛk] Karst and Slovak [ˈslovɑk] Karst - Hungary, Slovakia
(Karst [kɑrst]: landscape underlain by limestone which has been eroded by dissolution, producing ridges, towers, fissures, sinkholes and other characteristic landforms.)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/725The variety of formations and the fact that they are concentrated in a restricted area means that the 712 caves currently identified make up a typical temperate-zone karstic system. Because they display an extremely rare combination of tropical and glacial climatic effects, they make it possible to study geological history over tens of millions of years. 2024-05-06 WHS May 6, 2024, 4:37 AM cowpoke
Medieval Monuments in Kosovo [ˈkɔsɔvɔ] - Serbia
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/724The four edifices of the site reflect the high points of the Byzantine-Romanesque ecclesiastical culture, with its distinct style of wall painting, which developed in the Balkans between the 13th and 17th centuries. The Dečani Monastery was built in the mid-14th century for the Serbian king Stefan Dečanski and is also his mausoleum. The Patriarchate of Peć Monastery is a group of four domed churches featuring series of wall paintings. The 13th-century frescoes of the Church of Holy Apostles are WHS May 6, 2024, 4:33 AM cowpoke
Garamba [ɡa.ˈɾam.ba] National Park - Democratic Republic of the Congo
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/136The park's immense savannahs, grasslands and woodlands, interspersed with gallery forests along the river banks and the swampy depressions, are home to four large mammals: the elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus and above all the white rhinoceros. Though much larger than the black rhino, it is harmless; only some 30 individuals remain. WHS Dec 21, 2023, 4:49 AM cowpoke
Carlsbad Caverns [ˈkɑrlzˌbæd ˈkævərnz] National Park - United States of America
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/721This karst landscape in the state of New Mexico comprises over 80 recognized caves. They are outstanding not only for their size but also for the profusion, diversity and beauty of their mineral formations. Lechuguilla Cave stands out from the others, providing an underground laboratory where geological and biological processes can be studied in a pristine setting. 2024-05-05 WHS May 5, 2024, 4:59 AM cowpoke
Megalithic Temples of Malta - Malta
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/132Seven megalithic temples are found on the islands of Malta and Gozo, each the result of an individual development. The two temples of Ggantija on the island of Gozo are notable for their gigantic Bronze Age structures. On the island of Malta, the temples of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra and Tarxien are unique architectural masterpieces, given the limited resources available to their builders. The Ta'Hagrat and Skorba complexes show how the tradition of temple-building was handed down in Malta. WHS Dec 20, 2023, 5:18 AM cowpoke
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras [ˌkɔrdlˈɛrəz] - Philippines
Cordilleras (a system or group of parallel mountain ranges together with the intervening plateaus and other features, especially in the Andes or the Rockies.)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/722For 2,000 years, the high rice fields of the Ifugao have followed the contours of the mountains. The fruit of knowledge handed down from one generation to the next, and the expression of sacred traditions and a delicate social balance, they have helped to create a landscape of great beauty that expresses the harmony between humankind and the environment. 2024-05-05 WHS May 5, 2024, 5:05 AM cowpoke
Redwood National and State Parks - United States of America
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/134Redwood National Park comprises a region of coastal mountains bordering the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. It is covered with a magnificent forest of coastal redwood trees, the tallest and most impressive trees in the world. The marine and land life are equally remarkable, in particular the sea lions, the bald eagle and the endangered California brown pelican. WHS Dec 20, 2023, 5:18 AM cowpoke
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls - Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148As a holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Jerusalem has always been of great symbolic importance. Among its 220 historic monuments, the Dome of the Rock stands out: built in the 7th century, it is decorated with beautiful geometric and floral motifs. It is recognized by all three religions as the site of Abraham's sacrifice. The Wailing Wall delimits the quarters of the different religious communities, while the Resurrection rotunda in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre houses... WHS Dec 24, 2023, 5:25 AM cowpoke
Seokguram [sʌkɡuˈɾam] (石窟庵) Grotto and Bulguksa [pulɡuk͈͈sa] Temple (佛国寺) - Republic of Korea
(grotto [ˈɡrɑˌtoʊ]: a small picturesque cave, especially an artificial one in a park or garden.)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/736Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the <em>bhumisparsha mudra</em> position. With the surrounding portrayals of gods, Bodhisattvas and disciples, all realistically and delicately sculpted in high and low relief, it is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. The Temple of Bulguksa (built in 774) and the Seokguram Grotto form a religious architectural comple... WHS May 9, 2024, 4:04 AM cowpoke