Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site - Kenya

Situated north-west of the town of Migori, in the Lake Victoria region, this dry-stone walled settlement was probably built in the 16th century CE. 

The Ohinga (i.e. settlement) seems to have served as a fort for communities and livestock, but also defined social entities and relationships linked to lineage. 

Thimlich Ohinga is the largest and best preserved of these traditional enclosures. 

It is an exceptional example of the tradition of massive dry-stone walled enclosures, typical of the first pastoral communities in the Lake Victoria Basin, which persisted from the 16th to the mid-20th century.

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Bran Castle

Bran Castle is a fairytale castle near the Romanian city of Bran, in the Southern Carpathians. 

The first construction of the castle dates back to the fourteenth century.

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Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley: originary habitat of Mesoamerica - Mexico

Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, part of the Mesoamerican region, is the arid or semi-arid zone with the richest biodiversity in all of North America. Consisting of three components, Zapotitlán-Cuicatlán, San Juan Raya and Purrón, it is one of the main centres of diversification for the cacti family, which is critically endangered worldwide. 

The valley harbours the densest forests of columnar cacti in the world, shaping a unique landscape that also includes agaves, yuccas and oaks. 

Archaeological remains demonstrate technological developments and the early domestication of crops. 

The valley presents an exceptional water management system of canals, wells, aqueducts and dams, the oldest in the continent, which has allowed for the emergence of agricultural settlements.

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Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. 

It is the tenth province to join the federal state of Canada since 1949. 

Previously, it existed as the Dominion of Newfoundland, a dominion of the British Empire.

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Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region - Iran

The eight archaeological sites situated in three geographical areas in the southeast of Fars Province: Firuzabad, Bishapur and Sarvestan. 

The fortified structures, palaces and city plans date back to the earliest and latest times of the Sassanian Empire, which stretched across the region from 224 to 658 CE. 

Among these sites is the capital built by the founder of the dynasty, Ardashir Papakan, as well as a city and architectural structures of his successor, Shapur I. 

The archaeological landscape reflects the optimized utilization of natural topography and bears witness to the influence of Achaemenid and Parthian cultural traditions and of Roman art, which had a significant impact on the architecture of the Islamic era.

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Pouthisat

Pouthisat is a province in western Cambodia, the capital is Pouthisat. 

The province is divided into 6 districts: 1501 Bakan 1502 Kandieng 1503 Krakor 1504 Phnum Kravanh 1505 Sampov Meas 1506 Veal Veaeng.

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Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea

Travel back in time to the 7th century and discover the Sansa, a collection of seven Buddhist mountain monasteries in South Korea. 

These unique temples, with their characteristic madang (open courtyard), are more than just historical buildings. 

They are witnesses to a rich cultural tradition and offer a glimpse into the lives of Buddhist monks.

Stroll through the beautiful gardens, admire the impressive architecture and experience the tranquility that these sacred places exude. 

A visit to the Sansa is an unforgettable experience for any traveler.

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Xihoumen Bridge

The Xihoumen Bridge is a suspension bridge over Hangzhou Bay that connects Cezi and Jintang, two of the islands that make up the city of Zhoushan. 

The bridge is located in Zhejiang Province in the People's Republic of China.

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