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24 incredible new UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The hillsides, houses and cellars in Champagne, France, include historic vineyards, wineries, underground cellars, and Épernay's famous street, the Avenue de Champagne.

24 incredible new UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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The Ancient City of Ephesus in Turkey stands as an example of a Roman Port City, comprising Hellenistic and Roman settlements, ancient Roman monuments like the Great Theatre, and some remains of the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World).

The Ancient City of Ephesus in Turkey stands as an example of a Roman Port City, comprising Hellenistic and Roman settlements, ancient Roman monuments like the Great Theatre, and some remains of the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World).

Learn more about Ephesus.

Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus, located in Hamburg, Germany, are densely built urban areas. Speicherstadt is home to one of the largest historic ensembles of port warehouses in the world, and Kontorhaus is home to office complexes that were built in the 1920s to the 1940s when international trade was booming in the area.

Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus, located in Hamburg, Germany, are densely built urban areas. Speicherstadt is home to one of the largest historic ensembles of port warehouses in the world, and Kontorhaus is home to office complexes that were built in the 1920s to the 1940s when international trade was booming in the area.

The Arab-Norman Palermo in Sicily, Italy, is a series of nine civil and religious structures that date back to the 1100s. The complex includes two palaces, three churches, a bridge, and the cathedrals of Cefalú and Monreale, whose walls are lined with stunning gilded murals.

The Arab-Norman Palermo in Sicily, Italy, is a series of nine civil and religious structures that date back to the 1100s. The complex includes two palaces, three churches, a bridge, and the cathedrals of Cefalú and Monreale, whose walls are lined with stunning gilded murals.

San Antonio’s missions in Texas, US, date back to the 18th century and include the Alamo, where the famous battle between Mexican forces and Texan settlers took place in the 1800s.

San Antonio’s missions in Texas, US, date back to the 18th century and include the Alamo, where the famous battle between Mexican forces and Texan settlers took place in the 1800s.

Learn more about the San Antonio Missions.

The Baekje Historic Areas, which sit in the mid-western region of the Republic of Korea, are composed of eight different archaeological areas. Some of the well-known sites include the Gongsanseong fortress and royal tombs at Songsan-ri, the Busosanseong Fortress and Gwanbuk-ri administrative buildings, and the royal palace at Wanggung-ri.

The Baekje Historic Areas, which sit in the mid-western region of the Republic of Korea, are composed of eight different archaeological areas. Some of the well-known sites include the Gongsanseong fortress and royal tombs at Songsan-ri, the Busosanseong Fortress and Gwanbuk-ri administrative buildings, and the royal palace at Wanggung-ri.

Learn more about the Baekje Historic Areas.

China's Tusi Sites include the remains of several tribal domains, including the Tusi system in Laosicheng, Tangya, and the Hailongtun Fortress. According to UNESCO, the system, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE, was created in an effort to unify national administration while allowing for ethnic minorities to maintain their customs.

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Learn more about the Tusi Sites.

Turkey’s fortified city of Diyarbakir has walls that stretch over 1600 feet long and are lined with towers, gates, buttresses, and more than 60 inscriptions from different time periods. The surrounding Hevsel Gardens provided a link between the city and the Tigris river to supply the city with food and water.

Turkey’s fortified city of Diyarbakir has walls that stretch over 1600 feet long and are lined with towers, gates, buttresses, and more than 60 inscriptions from different time periods. The surrounding Hevsel Gardens provided a link between the city and the Tigris river to supply the city with food and water.

The Forth Bridge, which spans the Forth River in Scotland, is the world’s longest multi-span cantilever bridge.

The Forth Bridge, which spans the Forth River in Scotland, is the world’s longest multi-span cantilever bridge.

Learn more about The Forth Bridge.

The Necropolis of Bet She’arim is a series of catacombs in Israel that date back to the 2nd century BCE. Inside, you’ll find ancient artworks and inscriptions in Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew.

The Necropolis of Bet She’arim is a series of catacombs in Israel that date back to the 2nd century BCE. Inside, you’ll find ancient artworks and inscriptions in Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens, located in the heart of Singapore, have been crucial for research and plant conservation since 1875. It's free and open to the public every day of the year from 5 am to midnight.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens, located in the heart of Singapore, have been crucial for research and plant conservation since 1875. It

Learn more about the Singapore Botanical Gardens.

Christiansfield was a planned settlement of the Moravian Church that was founded in South Jutland, Denmark, in 1773. The town is constructed around the centering church square and includes one- to two-story buildings in yellow brick, some of which are still used by members of the Moravian Church today.

Christiansfield was a planned settlement of the Moravian Church that was founded in South Jutland, Denmark, in 1773. The town is constructed around the centering church square and includes one- to two-story buildings in yellow brick, some of which are still used by members of the Moravian Church today.

Jordan's Baptism Site, known as Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Al-Maghtas), is an archaeological site composed of Tell Al-Kharrar, also known as Jabal Mar-Elias (Elijah’s Hill), and the churches of Sain John the Baptist. The site is believed to be the location where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist.

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The Rjukan–Notodden Industrial Heritage Site, in Norway, is a fascinating landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and river valleys that sit amidst hydroelectric power plants, transmission lines, factories, and transport systems. According to UNESCO, the area was built by the Norse-Hydro Company to manufacture artificial fertilizer from nitrogen produced in the air.

The Rjukan–Notodden Industrial Heritage Site, in Norway, is a fascinating landscape of mountains, waterfalls, and river valleys that sit amidst hydroelectric power plants, transmission lines, factories, and transport systems. According to UNESCO, the area was built by the Norse-Hydro Company to manufacture artificial fertilizer from nitrogen produced in the air.

The sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution include eleven properties that show the industrialization of Japan during the 19th and 20th century in iron, steel, shipbuilding, and coal mining. One of the sites includes the abandoned Hashima Island, which used to be a coal mining island.

The sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution include eleven properties that show the industrialization of Japan during the 19th and 20th century in iron, steel, shipbuilding, and coal mining. One of the sites includes the abandoned Hashima Island, which used to be a coal mining island.

Susa, in Iran, includes archaeological mounds, the Ardeshir’s palace, and excavated architectural monuments that hold administrative, residential and palatial structures from the late 5th century BCE to the 13th century CE.

Susa, in Iran, includes archaeological mounds, the Ardeshir’s palace, and excavated architectural monuments that hold administrative, residential and palatial structures from the late 5th century BCE to the 13th century CE.

Learn more about Susa.

Uruguay’s Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape is known for its industrial complexes built for meat production and dispatching as early as the 1800s. According to UNESCO, the area includes the buildings and equipment of the Libeig Extract of Meat Company, through which meat was exported to the European Market in 1865, and the Anglo Meat Packing Plant, which exported frozen meat from 1924.

Uruguay’s Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape is known for its industrial complexes built for meat production and dispatching as early as the 1800s. According to UNESCO, the area includes the buildings and equipment of the Libeig Extract of Meat Company, through which meat was exported to the European Market in 1865, and the Anglo Meat Packing Plant, which exported frozen meat from 1924.

The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand, Denmark, was where Danish kings and their court would practice par force hunting (hunting with hounds) back in the Middle Ages. The site remains with its original grid patter, numbered stone posts, and hunting lodges.

The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand, Denmark, was where Danish kings and their court would practice par force hunting (hunting with hounds) back in the Middle Ages. The site remains with its original grid patter, numbered stone posts, and hunting lodges.

The climates and terroirs of the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, France, all vary from one another thanks to different vine types that have become known for the type of wine they produce. The landscape consists of the vineyards and production units in the town of Beaune and the historic center of Dijon.

The climates and terroirs of the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, France, all vary from one another thanks to different vine types that have become known for the type of wine they produce. The landscape consists of the vineyards and production units in the town of Beaune and the historic center of Dijon.

The Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System sits between Mexico and Hidalgo on the Central Mexican Plateau. It is a 16th-century aqueduct which includes springs, canals, distribution tanks, and the highest single-level arcade to ever be built in an aqueduct.

The Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System sits between Mexico and Hidalgo on the Central Mexican Plateau. It is a 16th-century aqueduct which includes springs, canals, distribution tanks, and the highest single-level arcade to ever be built in an aqueduct.

The Blue and John Crow Mountains of Jamaica provided refuge for the Taino and Maroon people during times of slavery. The tribes created a network of trails and hidden settlements in the isolated area, which can still be seen today.

The Blue and John Crow Mountains of Jamaica provided refuge for the Taino and Maroon people during times of slavery. The tribes created a network of trails and hidden settlements in the isolated area, which can still be seen today.

Learn more about the Blue and John Crow Mountains.

The Hail Region of Saudi Arabia consists of the Jabel Umm Sinman at Jubba and the Jabal al-Manjor and Raat at Shuwaymis, where you’ll find a variety of petroglyphs and rock inscriptions that cover around 10,000 years of history.

The Hail Region of Saudi Arabia consists of the Jabel Umm Sinman at Jubba and the Jabal al-Manjor and Raat at Shuwaymis, where you’ll find a variety of petroglyphs and rock inscriptions that cover around 10,000 years of history.

Located in the central part of the Kehnti mountain range in Mongolia, the Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape is said to be where Genghis Khan was born and buried.

Located in the central part of the Kehnti mountain range in Mongolia, the Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape is said to be where Genghis Khan was born and buried.

Maymand (Meymand), located in the Kerman Province of Iran, is a self-contained village where residents continue to raise animals on mountain pastures, living in temporary settlements in warm weather and moving to cave dwellings in the winter.

Maymand (Meymand), located in the Kerman Province of Iran, is a self-contained village where residents continue to raise animals on mountain pastures, living in temporary settlements in warm weather and moving to cave dwellings in the winter.

Learn more about the Cultural Landscape of Maymand.

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