Apr 13, 2025
8 Best UNESCO best heritage sites to visit in the world
Express Web DeskGreat wall of China in 1987- National symbol that has unmatched significance for ensuring the safety of the nation and its citizens.
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As "a unique testimony" of the Inca Civilization and "a masterpiece of art, urbanism, architecture, and engineering," Machu Picchu was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.
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Great Barrier Reef in 1981: Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), including its unique natural attributes and enormous scientific and importance for the environment.
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Taj Mahal in 1983- "the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage"
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Ankor Wat in 1992: having great architectural, archaeological, and artistic significance in addition to cultural, religious, and symbolic values
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The Colosseum in 1980: because of the outstanding engineering and architectural achievements of ancient Rome
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Chichen Itza in1988—a "masterpiece of human creative genius" that represents a distinctive cultural tradition
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UNESCO recognized Christ the Redeemer in 1922 for its exceptional fusion of man-made and natural beauty.
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