Galle Fort
“Galle Fort was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards….
Bahla Fort
“The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the…
Mogao Caves
“Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences,…
Mosaics of Madaba and Mount Nebo
“The Map of Madaba mosaic was discovered in 1896. It drew the attention of scholars worldwide. It also positively influenced the inhabitants,…
Qusair Amra
“Built in the early 8th century, this exceptionally well-preserved desert castle was both a fortress with a garrison and a residence of…
Stone Forest of Shilin
The site includes “tower karst, pinnacle karst and cone karst formations, along with other spectacular characteristics such as natural bridges, gorges and…
Takht-e Soleyman
“The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a volcanic mountain region. The site…
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
“The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, in the town of Yasi, now Turkestan, was built at the time of Timur (Tamerlane), from…
Old city of Sana’a
“Situated in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2,200 m, Sana’a has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years. In the…