Top 11 most impressive World Heritage Sites

Nan Madol is an archaeological site located to the east of Pohnpei Island, in the Senyavin Islands, in the Western Pacific Ocean. It was the capital of the Saudeleur dynasty until about 1628. Administratively, Nan Madol is located in Madolenihmw District, Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia. The core of this city is the stone walls surrounding an area 1,5 km long and 0,5 km wide, inside are nearly 100 man-made islands, rocks and coral reefs connected connected by tidal channels. The name Nan Madol means “space in between” is a reference to the canals throughout the ruins. Its original name was Soun Nan-leng (Heaven’s Reef) as mentioned by Gene Ashby in his book Pohnpei, An Island Argosy. The ruined city of Nan Madol is one of today’s greatest archaeological mysteries, sometimes referred to as “Atlantis”, “eighth wonder of the world” or “Venice of the Pacific”.

Nan Madol is the ceremonial and political temple of the Saudeleur dynasty, combined a settlement of 25.000 people on the island of Pohnpei until about 1628. Located between the islands of Pohnpei and Temwen, it has been inhabited since the beginning of the century. 1st or 2nd century AD. In the 8th or 9th century, the construction of the city began with the construction of a very special monolithic structure in 1180-1200. There is little verifiable information about the construction process. The Pohnpei natives claim that the builders of the Leluh Archaeological Site on the island of Kosrae came to Pohnpei to use their skills and experience building up the much more impressive Nan Madol complex. But carbon dating has shown that Nan Madol predates Leluh and it is more likely that Nan Madol influenced Leluh.

Khangchendzonga . National Park located in the northern province of Sikkim of India. This is a complex consisting of valleys, lakes, rivers, primeval forests and spectacular high mountains. Khangchendzonga National Park is also a biosphere reserve, a large national park of India. This national park is currently home to many rare and precious wildlife species, especially endangered species such as snow leopards, musk deer, Himalayan short-horned mountain goats, etc. here are temperate broadleaf and mixed forests with the appearance of oak, fir, birch, maple, willow… In addition, there are shrubs, alpine grasses, medicinal plants and herbs. In terms of animals, the national park is a remarkable place with the appearance of many rare animals such as Snow Leopard, Himalayan Shorthorned Mountain Goat, Musk Deer, Red Wolf, Piggy Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Panda, Civet, Tibetan Wild Ass, Bharal Sheep, Himalayan chamois, Taur and some reptiles in it like cobra and butterfly.

A recent study shows that the Asian red fox is becoming very rare in the region. Wolves living in the Biosphere Reserve Khangchendzonga is thought to belong to the rare and genetically distinct subspecies C. a. primaevus. Shift. primaevus. Khangchendzonga is also home to 550 species of birds including Pheasant, Satyr Pheasant, West Asian Pheasant, Owl, Himalayan Vulture, Bearded Vulture, Blue Cuckoo, Tibetan Snow Chicken, Snow Dove, Green Duck Asian Treasures, Honey Suckers and Eagles. The national park is also home to great cultural values ​​of the indigenous people of Sikkim. A large number of natural elements including caves, rivers, lakes, mountains… combined with myths are the objects of worship of the indigenous people. The sacred meaning of the story integrated with Buddhist beliefs is the spiritual element of the Sikkimese.

In ancient times, archeological site philippines was once a large city built by King Philip II in 356 BC, located on a particularly important trade route connecting Europe with Asia. This ancient city of Philippi located in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace brought together quite a few different religions and civilizations, notably the Roman and Christian empires. The Philippi Archaeological Site has a theatre, a mortuary temple and a Roman hall. In AD 49-50, it became an important Catholic center of the region and the world. The first city to rise to the land of Philippi was called Datos. In 360 BC, the Greeks from the island of Thasos colonized it. They changed their name to Krenides, which means “with many streams”, due to the large presence of springs in this area. It’s also famous for its expansive fertile plains, as well as the Pangaion mountain in the southwest. To the east of Philippi is the Orbelos range.

The mountains in the area are filled with gold and silver mines, the source of disputes between the Thracians and the invaders from Thasos. In 356 BC, the Greek powers asked the Macedonian King Philip II to help them fight the Thracian tribes. With a foresight and understanding of the city’s strategic location, as well as having long coveted the city’s dazzling gold and silver mines, King Philip II quickly jumped in to resolve the conflict. And in the process of “helping”, the king gained control of the whole city, expanding and reinforcing the wall, before renaming the city after himself Philippi. It was also in the easternmost port of Neapolis of Macedonia (now the seaport of Kavala), that Saint Paul first set foot in the Balkan country.

Revillagigedo Islands consists of 4 volcanic islands located in the Pacific Ocean. Located about 390 km southwest of Cabo San Lucas (southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula) and 720 – 970 km west of Manzanillo, the island group is known for its incredibly unique ecosystem. Administratively, it has been part of Manzanillo, Colima state since 1861 but is still under the jurisdiction of the Federation of Mexico. The archipelago is known for its extremely unique ecology. This is home to many wildlife species such as whales, dolphins or sharks. In particular, this is the habitat of many sea birds. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, the Revillagigedo archipelago has 14 out of 16 areas that are considered important bird habitats with countless precious seabird species, especially canaries and seabirds. black bowl. The Revillagigedo Islands are recognized by Mexico as a national biosphere reserve and recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

The total area of ​​the archipelago is 157,81 km². South of the island of Socorro is a naval base with about 45 people. Meanwhile, a small naval garrison on Clarion Island has about nine people. The islands are uninhabited. The islands are named for Don Juan Vicente de Güemes, 9nd Earl of Revillagigedo 53rd viceroy of New Spain. The archipelago is home to a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna, sometimes known as the “little Galápagos of Mexico”. It is recognized as a special terrestrial ecoregion, part of the Neotropical Ecoregion. Of the islands, Socorro is home to the most diverse flora and fauna. On June 4, 6, the Government established the area as a national biosphere reserve. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, 1994 out of 14 bird areas here are classified as an important bird area with many endemic seabird species. Notable among these are the sea swiftlets and the black-browed seagulls

Canada’s Mistaken Point Reserve It has long been a familiar destination for many tourists. This place is an ideal destination to explore nature, see and learn about birds. Mistaken Point Conservation Area is located on the southeastern edge of the island of Newfoundland with up to 180 species of resident and living birds, notably the albatross. At the same time, this place is also home to a variety of fossils dating back more than 560 million years ago, and is home to the oldest ocean fossils in the world. That is the reason for Mistaken Point to become a UNESCO world heritage site in 2016. The Dene people, sometimes called Slaveys, have been using the lands around the Nahanni National Park Reserve for thousands of years. Human settlement in this area is estimated 9.000-10.000 years ago.

Evidence of prehistoric human use has been found at Lake Yohin and several other sites in the national park. The local oral history contains many references to the Naha tribe, a group of mountainous people who once attacked settlements in the adjacent lowlands. These people are said to have disappeared quickly and mysteriously. Contact with European fur traders spread to the area in the 18th century, and was multiplied when Alexander Mackenzie explored the river. Mackenzie and built trading posts at Fort Simpson and Fort Liard. John McLeod, a Scottish explorer and Mackenzie, both work here.

Gorham Cave is a natural sea level cave in Gibraltar, British Overseas Territory. Although not a sea cave, it is often mistaken for one. It is considered one of the last known settlements of Neanderthals in Europe. The name of this cave is also used to give the Gorham cave complex, a combination of four caves forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gibranltar. Other caves that are part of this complex are Vanguard, Hyaena and Bennett caves. It is located at Governor’s Beach, on the southeastern face of Gibraltar Rocks. When it was first inhabited about 55.000 years ago, it was located about 5 kilometers from the coast, but due to sea level changes, it is today only a few meters from the Mediterranean Sea.

Hmoving named after Captain A. Gorham of the 2nd Royal Munster Munster battalion, who discovered it in 1907 while opening a crack in the back of a sea cave. Gorham wrote his name and the date of his discovery in soot on the wall of the cave and has since taken on his name. After this discovery, it seems that the caves have been forgotten, at least and officially Gibraltar caveman and historian George Palao read the inscription on the wall of the cave JJ Davies 1943. This is a cave. Limestone was formed from the Jurassic period. The total length of this cave is about 100 meters and at the entrance it has a height of about 35 meters. The inside of the cave becomes narrower and rotates around an angle of about 90 degrees. From the entrance of the cave overlooking the Alboran Sea. It is possible that during further study the cave will become longer.

China’s Zuojiang Rock Art Area is one of the most unique world heritages recognized by UNESCO in 2016. Zuojiang rock art area consists of cliff paintings located in the southwestern border area, near Nanning city, Guangxi. , China, painted by the Luoye people around the 5th century BC to the 2nd century AD. These paintings depict the life activities and beliefs of the Luoye people, considered as evidence of a rare ancient culture remaining. There are 38 unique rock art zones with precious cultural values ​​in this Zuojiang rock art complex.

The drawings are thought to be about 1.800 – 2.500 years old or 1.600 – 2.400 years old. The period of painting is probably from the Warring States period to the end of the Han Dynasty in Chinese history. The drawings are said to be the artworks of the ancient Lac Viet people, the ancestors of the present-day Zhuang people. Carbon dating shows that the oldest painting was painted 16.000 years ago, while the latest one is 690 years old. The main cliffs of the mountain, 170 meters wide and 40 meters high, are said to be China’s largest rock paintings. The painting is located at an altitude of 30 to 90 meters above river level with about 1.900 discrete images arranged in 110 groups of images. The materials used to draw are red ocher with animal glue and blood to form the characteristic red color of the drawings. Depictions include bronze drums, knives, swords, bells, and boats. Some images of people are 60 cm, 150 cm tall, some even reach 3 meters

Island of Antigua and Barbuda there are many naval buildings and other important structures in a closed area. The British Navy used this place to protect sugarcane planters during the European countries’ struggle for control of the Eastern Caribbean. These works have architectural features similar to those of King George in England from 1714 to 1830. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee added the Antigua naval shipyard to the list of World Heritage Sites in July. already. In 7, this is where the British Navy used to anchor ships with the name British Harbor (EnglishHarbour) and was invested in construction. The work was completed in 1707, not only serving as an anchor for ships but also a military outpost, meeting the needs of protecting sugarcane farms, serving commercial and industrial development. transformation of the British Empire, at a time when European powers competed for control of the Eastern Caribbean.

In 1728, there was construction of the ship repair and maintenance facilities (Naval Dockyard), including ship maintenance houses, storage facilities for maintenance and service facilities. Modern ship repair and maintenance facilities began to be built in the 1740s, along with larger-scale service facilities including: checkpoints, offices, houses, churches, shops. , hospital… The works built here are mainly in the style of georgian (architecture and historical context 1714-1830 in England). The builders were mainly African slaves from the plantations in the vicinity. Today, the area continues to be a repair, ship, and boat building and is also a historic site, described as the only remaining Georgian shipyard in the world. Around the area that is now a National Park.

God Nong Gia Forest is one of the heritage recognized by UNESCO in 2016. This is the largest and largest extant primeval forest in central China, located in Hubei province. This primeval forest is home to countless rare animals such as golden monkeys, snub-nosed monkeys, giant salamanders, Asian black bears, clouded leopards, etc. At the same time, Than Nong Gia forest. It is also a key area for carrying out important research on plants. Shennongjia – a primitive jungle in the northwest region of Hubei province, China. This place is famous for its dense foggy valleys that cover all four seasons, the spectacular scenery makes tourists feel like they are lost in a fairyland in the middle of real life.

Shen Nong Gia has a very long cultural history and the origin of the name is taken from the word “Shen Nong” which in Chinese means Shen Nong. This is the birthplace of China’s agricultural civilization. The forest “Shen Nong Gia” has a total area of ​​500.000 hectares, of which half is covered by dense forest. Because it is located at the border between the tropics and the warm temperate zone, with a favorable climate, the plant species is extremely diverse. Its diversity and uniqueness. However, what is worrying is that the climate in Shen Nong Gia makes the animals with white fur or white body partly make this land mysterious in the eyes of people.

Le Corbusier Architects is the creator of unique architectural works with breath of the times in many countries around the world such as Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, India and Switzerland. He is considered the father of Innovation when he. One of the unique works of his life is the Notre Dame de Haut church with its asymmetrical design and curved concrete roof in France. The architectural works of Le Corbusier were recognized by UNESCO in 2016 including the Curutchet House (Argentina), the National Museum of Western Art (Tokyo)… These two villas are located in Paris, France. . Villa La Roche was designed by architect Le Corbusier in the shape of an L, partly connected to the rectangular Jeanneret villa. Both villas combine together to form a unified block with innovative architecture.

Villa La Roche and Jeanneret was built from 1923 to 1925, from 2 to 3 floors high. Both are considered outstanding symbols of modern French architecture. 2 villas as a modern 2D cube art work. There are many fancy and unique details in the design such as wall holes, ramps, corridors and balconies. Resonating with the impact of natural light creates a beautiful space both inside and outside. Contrary to the dominant white color of the exterior, the interior is decorated with multi-colors. Reviewed by experts as a great color painting. Today these two works of Le Corbusier become the display of his own art collection. This place contains about 1 sketches, architectural designs; 3 works drawn on paper.; 1 paintings and other materials.

Antequera . Ruins is a complex of dolmens in the province of Málaga, southern Spain. The Antequera dolmen complex including Viera, Menga dolmens located just outside the town and El Romeral dolmens a few kilometers away impresses with large rocks dating from the Neolithic period. These three dolmens differ in age and structural design, but they all represent the largest and most complete megalithic structure in Europe. The Antequera dolmen complex is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site as an outstanding example of megalithic architecture in the world, and is one of the works of extreme importance to the archeology of China. Europe.

The dolmens were probably built by farmers who lived in the fertile soil of the Guadalhorce valley during the Neolithic and Bronze Ages from 5000 to 2200 BC (BC). Several Neolithic cave settlements survive in El Torcal and Sierra de Molina. It can be affirmed that the process of transporting large blocks of stone to the construction process takes a lot of resources of many settlements. Tomb of Menga and Viera probably built between 3500 and 3000 BC while El Romeral was built later, around 2500 BC and all three structures are in well-preserved condition.