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The strange stone grows like a mushroom after rain
In Romania there is an area full of strange stones, named trovant, that can expand itself and grow like a mushroom after being exposed to rainwater.
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Baekje Dynasty relic
Unesco's Science, Education and Culture Organization has recognized the Baekje Dynasty Relic of Korea as a World Cultural Heritage in 2015.
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The impressive UNESCO heritage in 2016
To be recognized as a World Heritage site, these locations must meet many criteria, such as
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7 latest world heritage recognized by UNESCO
Discover 7 most impressive new works recognized by UNESCO as world heritage.
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The Vietnamese worship tradition is recognized as a World Heritage Site
Vietnamese delegation successfully defends heritage records
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'Ghost island' between the sea of Japan becomes a world cultural heritage of UNESCO
Japan's gruesome island is honored by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. To do that, of course is a constant effort.
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UNESCO brought the ancient city of Hebron in the West Bank to the list of world heritage
On July 7, the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) brought the ancient West City city of Hebron to the list of protected world heri…
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Complex of Hue ancient relics
The complex of Hue Monuments or Hue Monuments Complex is the historical-cultural relics advocated by the Nguyen Dynasty from the beginning of the 19th century to the fir…
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Jerusalem Citadel - Jerusalem
In 1982, the United Nations Science, Education and Culture Organization recognized the Old City of Jerusalem as a world cultural heritage.
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Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tube System
The famous beautiful Korean country has the volcanic island of Jeju - the place is known as the most beautiful and attractive tourist in the tourist islands of Korea.
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UNESCO announces new world heritage in Turkey and Colombia
On July 1, UNESSCO ranked the world's oldest temple Gobekli Tepe of Turkey and Chiribiquete National Park of Colombia to the World Heritage List.
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Preah Vihear Temple - World Cultural Heritage in Cambodia
In 2008, the Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the Preah Vihear Temple, Cambodia as the World Cultural Heritage.
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Sacred mountain Sulaiman-Too - World cultural heritage in Kyrgyzstan
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the Sacred Mountain Sulaiman-Too of Kyrgyzstan as a World Cultural Heritage in 2009.
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Royal tomb area of Joseon Dynasty
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Royal Tomb of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea as a World Cultural Heritage in 2009.
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Villa Stoclet - World cultural heritage in Belgium
The Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Stolet Mansion of Belgium as a World Cultural Heritage 2000.