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La Almoloya is a palace in southern Spain made by the Argaric society. The Argarics were a Bronze Age culture overall characterised by a complex settlement system, with urban centres and monumental structures, a division of labor, political…

Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest operas in China and a treasure of traditional Chinese culture and art. Kunqu Opera was born in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China in the mid-14th century. With a history of more than 600 years, Kunqu Opera has inspired…

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Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest operas in China and a treasure of traditional Chinese culture and art. Kunqu Opera was born in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China in the mid-14th century. With a history of more than 600 years, Kunqu Opera has inspired…

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Kun Qu opera. Performance at the Peking University

Kunqu Opera, a classical Chinese drama form, originated in the early Ming Dynasty and showcases a blend of singing, acting, recitation, and martial arts. It reflects deep philosophical and ethical concepts through its narratives, serving as a vital…

Kumbum Monastery is also called Ta'er Temple (Tibetan: སྐུ་འབམ་ྱམསཔགིང་) is located in lushar Town, Huangzhong County, 25 km southwest of Xining City, Qinghai Province, China. Founded in 1560, it is one of the six temples of Gelu sect in Tibetan…

Kulangsu is an island in the city of Xiamen in China. Kulangsu Island is existed since 3000 years ago, from the 8th-century people started to live on this island. In 1903 with the opening of the commercial port, this island started to become an…

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The sacred pushkarani, or tank, located on the eastern side of Krishna temple in Hampi, India, seen in early morning light. An example of water tank design of the Vijayanagar Empire.

In the 1600s, the Dutch started used the Cape area as an exile location for political prisoners from Malaysia and Indonesia, often wealthy, powerful Muslim men. During the 18th century, a political prisoner from Batavia (modern day Jakarta) named…

Formerly the most densely populated area in the world, initially built as a military fort to report on the British during their colonization of Hong Kong. Afterwards it kept growing and became a non-governed area, attracting refugees and people with…

Formerly the most densely populated area in the world, initially built as a military fort to report on the British during their colonization of Hong Kong. Afterwards it kept growing and became a non-governed area, attracting refugees and people with…

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An aerial photo of the Kowloon Walled City taken in 1989. The new park which was laid out at the site of the former Sai Tau Tsuen squatter settlement is visible at the south edge of the city.

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An aerial photo of the Kowloon Walled City taken in 1989. The new park which was laid out at the site of the former Sai Tau Tsuen squatter settlement is visible at the south edge of the city.

Kowloon Walled City was an ungoverned settlement in British-occupied Hong Kong. It evolved from a Chinese military output during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) into a densely populated urban enclave due to ambiguous jurisdictional boundaries after the…

Kowloon Walled City was an ungoverned settlement in British-occupied Hong Kong. It evolved from a Chinese military output during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) into a densely populated urban enclave due to ambiguous jurisdictional boundaries after the…

Komodo National Park, located in Indonesia, is a UNESCO World Heritage site established in 1980 to protect the endangered Komodo dragon and the park is home to approximately 5,700 Komodo dragons and over 1,000 species of tropical fish (UNESCO World…

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Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World heritage site in Indonesia which in 1980 was created by the Indonesian government in order to protect the komodo dragon (UNESCO World Heritage Centre, 2010). Komodo national park has over 1,000 species of…

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The ancient tie-dye pits located in Kano State, Nigeria, are a collection of man-made pits dating over six hundred years(1498) in which natural dyes are used by traditional artisans to dye textiles. The materials used for the dying are all natural.…

Kiyomizu Temple is the main sect of Japanese Buddhism Hosang Sect (Northern Sect). It is located in Kiyomizu in the Higashiyama District of Kyoto City. It covers an area of 130,000 square meters and was built in 778. Kiyomizu Temple is named after…

Kiyomizu Temple is the main sect of Japanese Buddhism Hosang Sect (Northern Sect). It is located in Kiyomizu in the Higashiyama District of Kyoto City. It covers an area of 130,000 square meters and was built in 778. Kiyomizu Temple is named after…

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The Church of Laç is located in Northern Albania and is a religious site associated with St. Anthony Padua. The church was first built in the 13th century by the Byzantine Empire and showcased typical Byzantine architecture. However, in 1971, the…

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The Church of Laç is located in Northern Albania and is a religious site associated with St. Anthony Padua. The church was first built in the 13th century by the Byzantine Empire and showcased typical Byzantine architecture. However, in 1971, the…

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Medieval parish churches were hubs of activity within their communities. All adults were supposed to attend mass each Sunday and on feast days (although, of course, not everyone did!), and the major events of most people’s lives, from christening to…

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During the Iron Age the Strath of Kildonan in Sutherland was home to many small farming communities. The relatively mild climate of this period enabled the cultivation of barley, wheat, and oats, and the keeping of horses, sheep, and cattle. Although…

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Kildalton Old Church, or Chapel, dates from around 1425, but the church building may be older still, possibly late 12th or early 13th century. Kildalton Church is situated in the southeast corner of Islay. The earliest documented record of a church…

The Morin Khuur, Mongolia's traditional bowstring instrument, holds deep cultural significance, symbolizing the nation and recognized as vital intangible heritage by UNESCO. Its name originates from the horse's head shaped engraving at the head of…

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Kharkiv is a land of golden dome-topped churches, is the second largest city in Ukraine. It was founded in 1654 as a fortress. It grew as the major trade center in the Russian Empire.

Kharkiv is a land of golden dome-topped churches, is the second largest city in Ukraine. It was founded in 1654 as a fortress. It grew as the major trade center in the Russian Empire.

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Khangchendzonga National Park, in the Indian state of Sikkim, is a rare and rich mixed cultural and natural heritage site which is tangible and immovable. The park is named after the Khangchendzonga peak, the world's third highest peak, and…

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are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres southeast of Jhansi. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and a few…

Karnak Temple, located near Luxor in Egypt, is one of the largest religious complexes in the world. Built over a period of 2000 years, from the Middle Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period, it was dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son…

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Kakum National Park The Kakum National Park is in the central region of Ghana near Cape Coast. It covers an area of about 145 square miles (approx. 375 sq km). The park is named after a river called Kakum, which begins inside the park. Kakum…

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Images from Kakum National Park, Cape Coast, Ghana

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The Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple is a remarkable site in Telangana, India, also known as the Ramappa temple. It was constructed between 1123 and 1323 under the Kakatiya dynasty. This temple is a tribute to the Hindu deity Shiva and is one of the best…

Kaiyuan Temple is located in west Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province in China. It is an important cultural relic and historic site in southeast China and the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The temple was founded in…

Kaiyuan Temple is located in west Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province in China. It is an important cultural relic and historic site in southeast China and the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The temple was founded in…

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Scenery of Kaiyuan Temple

Kai Tak Airport was Hong Kong's international airport from 1925 to 1998. It was surrounded by apartment complexes, mountains, and water such that only the most experienced pilots were allowed to land there (Villamizar, 2023). Upon approach, the pilot…

Kai Tak Airport was Hong Kong's international airport from 1925 to 1998. It was surrounded by apartment complexes, mountains, and water such that only the most experienced pilots were allowed to land there (Villamizar, 2023). Upon approach, the pilot…

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The Jurassic Coast is a picturesque coastline located in southern England, renowned for its rich geological heritage. Stretching across multiple counties including Dorset, Devon, and Hampshire, it stands as one of the United Kingdom's most…

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The Jurassic Coast is a picturesque coastline located in southern England, renowned for its rich geological heritage. Stretching across multiple counties including Dorset, Devon, and Hampshire, it stands as one of the United Kingdom's most…

The novel is an extended account of the legendary pilgrimage of the Tang dynasty Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who traveled to the "Western Regions" (Central Asia and India) to obtain Buddhist sūtras (sacred texts) and returned after many trials and much…

The novel is an extended account of the legendary pilgrimage of the Tang dynasty Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who traveled to the "Western Regions" (Central Asia and India) to obtain Buddhist sūtras (sacred texts) and returned after many trials and much…

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'Jodha Bai Mahal' also known as 'Jodh Bai Mahal' is the largest palace in Fatehpur Sikri commissioned by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 for his favourite queen consort, Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as 'Jodha bai'. This Mahal is the largest complex…

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'Jodha Bai Mahal' also known as 'Jodh Bai Mahal' is the largest palace in Fatehpur Sikri commissioned by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 for his favourite queen consort, Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as 'Jodha bai'. This Mahal is the largest complex…

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Fairytale setting, numerous lakes, waterfalls, limestone terraces, and clear mineral-rich waters are nestled in the spectacular alpine mountains.

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Jiuzhaigou Valley is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone…

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Jiuzhaigou Valley is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone…

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Jiuzhaigou Valley is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone…

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Jiuzhaigou Valley is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone…

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This video, which introduces the rich natural landscapes and diverse ecosystems of the Jiuzhaigou Valley, has been specially edited and adapted by UNESCO for the NHK World Heritage 100 Series.

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Five color pond in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

The Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is a World Biosphere Reserve known for its exceptional natural beauty and rich ecosystem. It is home…

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Jiuzhaigou is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone terraces.…

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Jiuzhaigou is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone terraces.…

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Jiuzhaigou is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone terraces.…

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Jiuzhaigou is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone terraces.…

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Jiuzhaigou is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone terraces.…

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Jiuzhaigou is located within Sichuan Province, China, and has gained a widespread reputation for its unparalleled natural scenery. Here, there are colorful lakes, multi-layered waterfalls with a well-arranged layout, and unique limestone terraces.…

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Jiuzhaigou Valley, located in Sichuan Province, China, is a stunning natural reserve renowned for its multi-colored lakes, cascading waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and rich Tibetan culture. Designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1992,…

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Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in northern Sichuan Province, China, is a natural heritage site with stunning natural scenery. The area boasts ancient forests, cascading waterfalls, and calcified lakes formed from calcium carbonate in the water. The landscape…

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Features the mystical National Park in Sichuan Province located near Tibet in central China. Features clear blue lakes on top of waterfalls, Tibetan villages, tall mountains, trees, rivers, canyons, ancient town.

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Jiuzhaigou Valley, located in Sichuan Province, China, is a stunning natural reserve renowned for its multi-colored lakes, cascading waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and rich Tibetan culture. Designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1992,…

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Jiuzhai Valley National Park is a nature reserve located in the north of Sichuan Province in southwestern China. A long valley running north to south, Jiuzhaigou was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve…

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The rare and beautiful geological calcified lakes and well-protected ecosystem of Jiuzhai Valley make it have extremely high natural landscape value and scientific research value.

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The rare and beautiful geological calcified lakes and well-protected ecosystem of Jiuzhai Valley make it have extremely high natural landscape value and scientific research value.

Jiuzhai Valley is located in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhai Valley County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains in the northwest of Sichuan Province. It is a world natural heritage, a national nature…

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Jiuzhai Valley is located in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhai Valley County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains in the northwest of Sichuan Province. It is a world natural heritage, a national nature…

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The rare and beautiful geological calcified lakes and well-protected ecosystem of Jiuzhai Valley make it have extremely high natural landscape value and scientific research value.

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Jiuzhai Valley (Jiuzhaigou) in southwestern China. A long valley running north to south, Jiuzhaigou was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997. It belongs to the category V (Protected Landscape) in…
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