Karnak Temple Complex
The Karnak Temple Complex comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. Building at the complex lasted over…
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary
“The World Heritage Committee deleted the property because of Oman’s decision to reduce the size of the protected area by 90%. In…
Hwaseong Fortress
“When the Joseon King Jeongjo moved his father’s tomb to Suwon at the end of the 18th century, he surrounded it with…
Gunung Mulu Park
“Important both for its high biodiversity and for its karst features, Gunung Mulu National Park, on the island of Borneo in the…
Krak des Chevaliers
“Krak des Chevaliers is a Crusader castle in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world. It…
Minaret of Jam
“The 65m-tall Minaret of Jam is a graceful, soaring structure, dating back to the 12th century. Covered in elaborate brickwork with a…
Fort Jesus in Mombasa
“The Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to the designs of Giovanni Battista Cairati to protect the port of Mombasa, is…
Tomb of Rameses III – KV 11
Tomb KV11 is the tomb of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses III who died in 1154 BC. More on Wikipedia.
Bayon in Angkor
“Built in the late 12th or early 13th century, the Bayon’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and smiling stone…