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Ruins of Buddhism in Paharpur - Bangladesh
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Ruins of Buddhism in Paharpur - Bangladesh

The Organization of Science and Education into the United Nations Culture has recognized - the Buddhist ruins in Paharpur of Bangladesh are the World Cultural Heritage i…

December 18, 2018
Stone carvings in Alta - Norway
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Stone carvings in Alta - Norway

Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Norway's Alta stone carvings as a World Cultural Heritage in 1985.

December 18, 2018
Bagerhat Mosque - Bangladesh
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Bagerhat Mosque - Bangladesh

The United Nations Science, Education and Cultural Organization has recognized Bagerhat Mosque of Bangladesh as a World Cultural Heritage in 1985.

December 18, 2018
Keoladeo National Park - India
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Keoladeo National Park - India

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Keoladeo National Park of India as a World Natural Heritage in 1985.

December 18, 2018
Kaziranga National Park
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Kaziranga National Park

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Kaziranga National Park of India as a World Natural Heritage in 1985.

December 18, 2018
Manas Wildlife Reserve
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Manas Wildlife Reserve

Unesco's Organization for Study, Education and Culture has recognized India's Manas Wildlife Sanctuary as a World Natural Heritage in 1985.

December 18, 2018
Huttusa, the capital of the Hittile Empire
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Huttusa, the capital of the Hittile Empire

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Huttusa, the capital of Turkey's Hittile empire, as a World Cultural Heritage in 1986.

December 18, 2018
The temple worshiped Apollo at Bassae
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The temple worshiped Apollo at Bassae

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the Temple of Apollo in Bassae as a World Cultural Heritage in 1986.

December 18, 2018
Architectural ensemble at Hampi - India
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Architectural ensemble at Hampi - India

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Architectural Complex at Hampi as a World Cultural Heritage in 1986.

December 18, 2018
Church and Monastery in Goa - India
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Church and Monastery in Goa - India

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the Church and Monastery in Goa of India as a World Cultural Heritage in 1986.

December 18, 2018
Fatehpur Sikri - India
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Fatehpur Sikri - India

The Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized India's Fatehpur Sikri as a World Cultural Heritage in 1986.

December 18, 2018
Nemrut Mountain - Turkey
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Nemrut Mountain - Turkey

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Turkey's Nemrut Mountain as a World Cultural Heritage in 1987.

December 18, 2018
Acropolis in Athens - Greece
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Acropolis in Athens - Greece

Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Acropolis Castle in Athens of Greece as a World Cultural Heritage in 1987.

December 18, 2018
Potosi City - Bolivia
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Potosi City - Bolivia

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Potosi City of Bolivia as a World Cultural Heritage listed in the list of endangered heritage.

December 18, 2018