Rwenzori Mountains
“The Rwenzori Mountains National Park covers nearly 100,000 ha in western Uganda and comprises the main part of the Rwenzori mountain chain,…
The Great Wall
“In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against…
Monuments in Petra
“Established possibly as early as 312 BC as the capital city of the Arab Nabataeans. They were nomadic Arabs who benefited from…
Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo
The temple was started by Ptolemy VI (180–145 BC) and added to by Ptolemy XIII (51–47 BC), who built the inner and…
Belfries of Belgium and France
“Built between the 11th and 17th centuries, they showcase the Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles of architecture. They are highly significant…
Beemster Polder
“The Beemster Polder, dating from the early 17th century, is is an exceptional example of reclaimed land in the Netherlands. It has…
Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi
“The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi constitute a site embracing almost 30 ha of hillside within Kampala district. At its core…
Ancient City of Aleppo
“Located at the crossroads of several trade routes from the 2nd millennium B.C., Aleppo was ruled successively by the Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs,…
Banteay Prei in Angkor
“Bantey Prei, the “fortress of the forest”, is a small temple of Bayon style built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.”