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3 days ago · This is a list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world by year of inscription, selected during the annual sessions of the World Heritage Committee. [1] [2] The first World Heritage Site in the list is the Galápagos Islands. [3] The 24th session in 2000 inscribed the most with 61 entries, while the 13th session in 1989 only ...
Apr 11, 2024 · Origins of the World Heritage Convention. Aswān, Egypt: Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel archaeological site, containing two temples built by the Egyptian king Ramses II (reigned 1279–13 bce), now located in Aswān muḥāfaẓah (governorate), southern Egypt. On the left is the main temple, dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte, and on ...
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3 days ago · The country gained its independence in 1946 and thereafter became the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. ... 1 mixed) selected World Heritage Site ... 80.5% (2017 est ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Petra, ancient city, centre of an Arab kingdom in Hellenistic and Roman times, the ruins of which are in southwest Jordan. The city was built on a terrace, pierced from east to west by the Wadi Mūsā (the Valley of Moses)—one of the places where, according to tradition, the Israelite leader Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Together with a group of 15 students of both master's degrees, The members of both institutions shared a guided tour of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its gardens, which are part of the declaration of “Cultural landscape of Aranjuez”, enrolled in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2001.
5 days ago · Jordan, Arab country of Southwest Asia, in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula. Part of the Ottoman Empire until 1918 and later a mandate of the United Kingdom, Jordan has been an independent kingdom since 1946. The capital and largest city in the country is Amman.
Apr 22, 2024 · Towering over the surrounding valleys, and at the end of a steep road, the castle is compact but full of amazing sights. 19. Karak Castle. 20. Ajlun Castle (Qala'at ar-Rabad) Definitely worth a visit, very atmospheric and interesting contrast with Roman Jerash and other ancient sites. 21.
