7 sites added to UNESCO world heritage list in 2024

7 sites added to UNESCO world heritage list in 2024

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Moidams: Recently added, Moidams in Assam, India are ancient burial mounds from the 13th century, showcasing the Ahom Dynasty's funerary practices.

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Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake: It features traditional wooden architecture and farming practices adapted to the challenging environment around the lake.

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Phu Phrabat, Thailand, features ancient Dvaravati-era stone carvings and inscriptions, highlighting early Thai civilization and religious practices through rock art.

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Te Henua Enata – The Marquesas Islands in France feature unique biodiversity, dramatic landscapes, and rich archaeological sites from ancient human settlements and marine wilderness.

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The Badain Jaran Desert in China boasts dramatic sand dunes and temporary lakes, highlighting nature's dramatic forces in a dry environment.

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The Schwerin Residence Ensemble in Germany, with its Renaissance castle and gardens, epitomizes northern European architectural grandeur and cultural heritage.

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Via Appia. Regina Viarum: The Via Appia, or 'Queen of Roads,' is one of ancient Rome's oldest routes, essential for Roman expansion and governance.

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