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Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, located in the northeastern state of Maranhão, Brazil, is a unique protected area where vast, white sand dunes meet seasonal rainwater lagoons, creating an extraordinary desert-like landscape interspersed with…

The Lake District is a cultural landscape in northwest England shaped by glaciers and a long history of agricultural and pastoral practices. Its narrow valleys, long lakes, steep slopes, and stone-walled fields reflect a unique blend of natural…

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Cathedral Caverns is a natural heritage site that has one of the largest entrances of any commercial cave in the world and one of the largest stalagmites worldwide, named "Goliath". It has many significant geological formations, and was declared a…

The Great Barrier Reef, located off the northeast coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system, comprising over 600 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish, and 4,000 species of mollusks. It hosts rich ecosystems and biodiversity,…

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Encompassing the largest protected region within the Amazon Basin, this area serves as a sanctuary for an exceptional array of endemic flora and fauna. Boasting unparalleled levels of biodiversity, this unique location contributes significantly to…

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Encompassing the largest protected region within the Amazon Basin, this area serves as a sanctuary for an exceptional array of endemic flora and fauna. Boasting unparalleled levels of biodiversity, this unique location contributes significantly to…

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The Eye of the Sahara, also referred to as the Richat Structure, is a geological phenomenon of significant cultural, historical, and scientific value in Mauritania. The structure emerged over millions of years due to the gradual erosion of rock…

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The Eye of the Sahara, also referred to as the Richat Structure, is a geological phenomenon of significant cultural, historical, and scientific value in Mauritania. The structure emerged over millions of years due to the gradual erosion of rock…

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Mount Sanqingshan National Park, located in Jiangxi Province, China, is a well-known world natural heritage site named after the three peaks of "Yujing, Yuhua and Yuxu". The park has a unique granite landform, and was recognized as a World Geopark in…

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Mount Sanqingshan National Park, located in Jiangxi Province, China, is a well-known world natural heritage site named after the three peaks of "Yujing, Yuhua and Yuxu". The park has a unique granite landform, and was recognized as a World Geopark in…

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Water Curtain Cave is a well-known scenic spot in Huaguo Mountain Scenic Garden. It is located on the top of the mountain, on the east side of the Reunion Palace of the Sanyuan Family Temple. It is a natural cave facing south. The cave is as wide as…

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Water Curtain Cave is a well-known scenic spot in Huaguo Mountain Scenic Garden. It is located on the top of the mountain, on the east side of the Reunion Palace of the Sanyuan Family Temple. It is a natural cave facing south. The cave is as wide as…

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Water Curtain Cave is a well-known scenic spot in Huaguo Mountain Scenic Garden. It is located on the top of the mountain, on the east side of the Reunion Palace of the Sanyuan Family Temple. It is a natural cave facing south. The cave is as wide as…

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Located on the US-Canada border in northwest Montana, the park covers over 4,000 square kilometres, includes parts of two Rocky Mountain subranges and has over 130 named lakes, and is home to over a thousand species of plants and hundreds of animals.…

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Located on the US-Canada border in northwest Montana, the park covers over 4,000 square kilometres, includes parts of two Rocky Mountain subranges and has over 130 named lakes, and is home to over a thousand species of plants and hundreds of animals.…

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A picture of St. Mary Lake and Wild Goose Island, Glacier National Park

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A picture of a mountain goat at Hidden Lake in Glacier National Park(US)

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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest and longest coral reef complex located off the northeast coast of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean, stretching for a total of about 2,600 kilometres, with a maximum width of 161 kilometres. There are…

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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest and longest coral reef complex located off the northeast coast of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean, stretching for a total of about 2,600 kilometres, with a maximum width of 161 kilometres. There are…

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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest and longest coral reef complex located off the northeast coast of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean, stretching for a total of about 2,600 kilometres, with a maximum width of 161 kilometres. There are…

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A picture of boardwalk through a forest in The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

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This is a photo of Arlington Reef, as one of the major coral reefs of Great Barrier Reef.

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The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a group of snow-capped mountains in Lijiang, about 15 km north of Lijiang, is 75 km long and is the nearest mountain range to the equator in the northern hemisphere that accumulates snow all year round. The Jade Dragon…

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The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a group of snow-capped mountains in Lijiang, about 15 km north of Lijiang, is 75 km long and is the nearest mountain range to the equator in the northern hemisphere that accumulates snow all year round. The Jade Dragon…

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The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a group of snow-capped mountains in Lijiang, about 15 km north of Lijiang, is 75 km long and is the nearest mountain range to the equator in the northern hemisphere that accumulates snow all year round. The Jade Dragon…

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This historic pond may be more famous today for its swimming and beach access, however the location is stepped with history. Walden pond inspired author Henry David Thoreau to write his famous aptly named Walden book as an ode to the two and a half…

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This area is made up of 244 islands located in the Gulf of California. Many of the islands in this site are the result of volcanic eruptions. The islands themselves are of varied sizes and display outstanding natural beauty, particularly because of…

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Iceland's Pingvellir National Park is a location with enormous historical and cultural value. The Alpingi, the world’s oldest parliamentary assembly in existence, was founded in the park in the year 930 AD. For centuries, the Alpingi served as a…

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Known for its distinctive ecological and cultural features, Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal's eastern Himalayas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be considered as a tangible, immovable natural heritage site. The park, which is 1,148 square…

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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…

The Valley of Geysers is one of the largest geyser fields in the world. It is situated on kamchatka Peninsula in the Far East of Russia. The valley belongs to Kronotsky Nature Reserve, which is part of UNESCO world heritage sight “Volcanoes of…

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Some of the small Buddha statues found at the caves

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The lower cave at Pak Ou

At the junction of the Mekong and Ou rivers in Laos, near the World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, lie two cliff caves accessible by boat. Thousands of Buddha statues have been placed in these caves. For centuries, people from local towns deposited…

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Buddhist statues in the caves at Pak Ou

The panaromic views of the excavated ruins of Mohenjo-daro.

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Views of the an oceanic island in the Southern Ocean, Macquarie Island, recognised as World Heritage by UNESCO

Macquarie Island is a subantarctic island owned by Tasmania, Australia, lying in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean, about halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica. Macquarie is recognised as the only place in the world where rocks from Earth’s mantle…

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A brief history of one of the oldest civilizations, the Indus Valley Civilization, which is well known for its mesmerizing and sophisticated urban architecture.

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"The Sphinx and Pyramid of Giza" by Sam and Ian is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

The Giza Pyramids, built to endure an eternity, have marvelled the world since 4,500 years. The monumental tombs are relics of Egypt's Old Kingdom era, remarking an incredible feat of engineering and well defined architectural achievements. Mysteries…

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A vitual environment endeavored to present the archaeological documentation of the largest collection of information, media, and research materials ever assembled about the Pyramids and related sites on Egypt’s Giza Plateau.

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The Berwickshire Marine Reserve was established in the 1980s to protect the remarkable coastal waters between Eyemouth and St Abbs Head. This area of the Scottish coastline is home to a remarkable mix of marine life, including grey seals, bottlenose…
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