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Shibam - This ~1,700-year-old walled city in Yemen is considered to be the oldest vertically constructed city in the world. Its trapezoidal buildings (most were built in the 16th century) are made of mud bricks and need constant maintenance due to rain and wind erosion.

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Nahal Me’arot at Mount Carmel

UNESCO chose the Nahal Me’arot (River of Caves) complex in Mount Carmel for its stunning example of human evolution. The area, which houses three cave complexes, includes archeological remains that represent at least half a million years of human evolution, including the somewhat simultaneous existence of Neanderthals and modern humans onsite.

Also found at the site are examples of stone architecture and different tools, marking the transition of mankind from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to an agricultural one (Yuval Noah Harari fans, you know what I’m talking about). This, UNESCO notes, makes the area a key site for the understanding of human evolution in general and prehistory in the Levant in particular.

Maresha and Bet Guvrin Caves

Not only do the Maresha and Bet Guvrin caves in the Judean lowlands make for a wonderful family day trip, but they also serve as a microcosm of the Land of Caves and the cultural mosaic of the area that was at the crossroads of two great empires – Egypt and Mesopotamia.

The quarried caves in the area – some 3,500 of them – were used as places of worship, dovecotes, oil presses and cisterns, and give a fascinating idea of how people lived here for a period of 2,000 years, from the eighth century BCE to the Middle Ages.

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Ellora Caves

Shiva as Kala Bhairava with flaming eyes and in a state of frenzied excitement, with the Saptamatrika at his feet.

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Mt. Nemrut

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Exploring the Top 10 Important Archaeological Sites in India

Exploring the Top 10 Important Archaeological Sites in India What are the key features of archaeological sites in India? Notable excavations in India India is a land rich in history and culture, with a plethora of archaeological sites that showcase the country’s diverse heritage. Notable excavations in India have unearthed ancient civilizations dating back thousands of years. From the Harappan…

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Exploring the 15 BEST UNESCO World Heritage Sites | geography guru

we're going to take you on a journey to some of the most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. From the Serengeti to the Colesseum, from Easter Island to Borobudur, we're going to take you on an epic journey that will leave you in awe. UNESCO World Heritage Sites are some of the most amazing places on Earth and this video is your chance to explore them all! From the iconic Great Barrier Reef to the impressive architecture of the Colesseum, explore these 15 must-see UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

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"They're great civil engineers. They're artists, they're astronomers, mathematicians, and for my people, that's not the way that Shawnee people, or any Indigenous peoples in this country, are typically portrayed in media." Chief Ben Barnes of the Shawnee Tribe

Tana Weingartner for NPR: "Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are about to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site"

"Of just over a thousand [Heritage] sites worldwide deemed of universal importance and value to humankind, there are only 24 in the United States that carry that distinction."

Outside the Great Circle at Newark (with visitor for scale, to the left in the distance).  The Circle’s earthen berm stands anywhere from around 6 feet, to 14 feet high. Jake Wood

"Now, after more than a decade of work and planning, ancient earthworks in Ohio are poised to join them...

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks encompass eight sites — a collection of historic earthen mounds built by Indigenous peoples:

Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (five geographically separate elements)

Mound City Group

Hopewell Mound Group

Seip Earthworks

High Bank Earthworks

Hopeton Earthworks

Newark Earthworks

All the sites were built 1,600 to 2,000 years ago by peoples formerly referred to as Hopewell...

It might be unusual to consider huge mounds of dirt as anything significant, however, UNESCO calls the earthworks a 'masterpiece of human creative genius.' That's one of the criteria for inclusion on the World Heritage List. Another calls for bearing "exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared."

The design and construction of the Earthworks show the people during this early era had a clear understanding of geometry, architecture, and solar and lunar alignments and multi-year cycles."

Full story with audio from Weekend Edition Saturday.

In my various travels, I've visited some of these; more information on some of those astronomical alignments is on available on Jake Rambles n'at, including diagrams on satellite views ('cause I do that):

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History buffs will love exploring Santo Domingo and scoping out UNESCO world heritage sites. Families will love the water sports in many areas like Punta Cana, Bayahibe, and Puerto Plata.Beyond that, the simplicity of the all-inclusive resort is easy to come by on the island. No matter your Caribbean dreams, you can probably fulfill them on a trip to the Dominican Republic.

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Discover Madeira: Islands, Awards, And Global Connections The Madeira Islands, situated within one of Portugal’s regions, are an essential destination for any cruiser. These lush islands are nestled in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, just over 300 miles from the Canary Islands. Visitors to this archipelago can anticipate encountering stunning mountain vistas, breathtaking green landscapes, captivating ocean panoramas, and delectable cuisine […] The post Discover Madeira: Islands, Awards, And Global Connections appeared first on Porthole Cruise and Travel. https://porthole.com/discover-madeira-islands-awards-and-global-connections/

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Mt.Fuji, 5storied pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko,Shiraito waterfall, ice cave, snow park and UNESCO World Heritage village in 1 day! 

Mt.Fuji, 5storied pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko,Shiraito waterfall, ice cave, snow park and UNESCO World Heritage village in 1 day! Hi I’m Nobu, I like traveling overseas and in Japan, visited 25 countries! I’m a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of English for 8 years. For the people who are interested in and planning trip to Japan ,I show you hidden local information which you have…

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भारत 40 यूनेस्को विश्व धरोहर स्थलों (UNESCO World Heritage Sites) का घर है, जिन्हें उनकी उत्कृष्ट सांस्कृतिक और मानवता के लिए प्राकृतिक मूल्य के लिए म

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Mohenjo-Daro is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan.

Mohenjo-Daro is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2500 BCE, it was the largest settlement of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, and one of the world’s earliest major cities, contemporaneous with the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Minoan Crete, and Norte Chico. With an estimated population of at least 40,000 people, Mohenjo-Daro prospered…

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Kölner Dom Cologne, Germany

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there is a basilica in aquileia that has an ancient roman mosaic of a giant bowl of mushrooms on the floor and i have to admit, nothing would make me feel closer to god than that

#it's a unesco world heritage site now btw. #tagamemnon #queueusque tandem abutere catilina patientia nostra