saint hilarion monastery
The Saint Hilarion Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Israel, inscribed in July 2024, is a 4th-century Christian complex founded by Saint Hilarion near Deir al-Balah. Recognized as one of the Middle East’s oldest monasteries…
pleistocene occupation sites
The Pleistocene Occupation Sites, a UNESCO World Heritage site in South Africa inscribed in July 2024, consist of three archaeological locations—Diepkloof Rock Shelter, Pinnacle Point Site Complex, and Sibhudu Cave—in the Western Ca…
the flow country
The Flow Country, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Scotland’s Highlands, inscribed in July 2024, is the world’s first peatland to earn this status and the UK’s 35th listing. Covering 190,000 hectares of Caithness and Sutherland, this…
umm al jimāl
Umm Al-Jimāl, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Jordan inscribed in July 2024, is an ancient rural settlement dating back to the 1st century CE, evolving from Nabataean and Roman roots into a thriving Byzantine and Early Isla…
gedi
The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kenya, is a medieval Swahili settlement on the Indian Ocean coast, flourishing between the 13th and 17th centuries. Nestled within a lush forest near…
frontiers of the roman empire dacia
The Frontiers of the Roman Empire – Dacia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Romania inscribed in July 2024, encompasses the northernmost boundary of the Roman province of Dacia, established in 106 CE after Trajan’s conquest. Stretchi…
hegmataneh
Hegmataneh, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, is an ancient archaeological mound in modern-day Hamadan, recognized as the 28th Iranian site on the list in July 2024. Spanning 75 hectares, this 3,000-year-old city was the capital…
beijing central axis
The Beijing Central Axis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is a historic urban planning marvel stretching through the heart of the city. This centuries-old north-south axis aligns key architectural landmarks, including the For…
royal court of tiébélé
The Royal Court of Tiébélé, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Burkina Faso, is a traditional Kassena architectural complex dating back to the 16th century. This unique settlement features intricately painted mud houses, adorned with s…
al faw archaeological area
The Al Faw Archaeological Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia inscribed in July 2024, is an ancient caravan city located at the crossroads of the Empty Quarter desert and Tuwaiq mountains, 650 km southwest of Riyadh. …
