Chau Say Tevoda in Angkor
“Built in the mid-12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat period. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and…
Chartres Cathedral
“Chartres Cathedral is a Gothic Catholic cathedral, mostly constructed between 1194 and 1250, and is the last of at least five which…
Changu Narayan near Kathmandu
“Changu Narayan is considered to be the oldest temple of Nepal. It remains a milestone in Nepali temple architecture with rich embossed…
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
“A concentration of largely unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties cradled in an impressive landscape which includes prehistoric (chalcolithic) sites,…
Cathedral of Notre-Dame and Palace of Tau in Reims
“The outstanding handling of new architectural techniques in the 13th century, and the harmonious marriage of sculptural decoration with architecture, has made…
Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
“The site includes archaeological remains of three cities and 40 tombs: Wunu Mountain City, Guonei City and Wandu Mountain City, 14 tombs…
Byzantine Church in Petra
“The old city of Petra was the capital of the Byzantine province of Palaestina III, many churches were excavated in and around…
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and mountain gorillas
“Located in south-western Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests, Bwindi Park covers 32,000 ha and is known for…
Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi
“The Buddhist monastic complex of Takht-i-Bahi (Throne of Origins) was founded in the early 1st century. Owing to its location on the…