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Archaeological site on Mount Camel
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Archaeological site on Mount Camel

The United Nations Science, Education and Culture Organization has recognized the Archaeological Site of Israel's Mount Camel in the World Cultural Heritage in 2012.

December 18, 2018
The historic port town of Levuka
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The historic port town of Levuka

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the historic port town of Levuka of Fiji as a 2013 World Cultural Heritage.

December 18, 2018
Inca trail
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Inca trail

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Bolivia's Inca Trail together with Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru as World Cultur…

December 18, 2018
Macau historical center
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Macau historical center

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Macau Historical Center as a World Cultural Heritage in 2005.

December 18, 2018
Struve arcing ring
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Struve arcing ring

The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Estonia's Struve Surveying Circles and nine other countries as World Cultural Heritag…

December 18, 2018
Historic center Berat and Gjirokastra
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Historic center Berat and Gjirokastra

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Berat Historical Center and Gjirokastra of Albania as a World Cultural Heritage in 2005.

December 18, 2018
Dong Phaya Yen - Khao Yai forest complex
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Dong Phaya Yen - Khao Yai forest complex

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Dong Phaya Yen - Khao Yai Forest Complex as a World Natural Heritage in 2005.

December 18, 2018
The road of aromatherapy and deserted Negev cities
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The road of aromatherapy and deserted Negev cities

The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the aromatherapy pathway and the desert cities of Israel's Negev as a World Cultural…

December 18, 2018
Bible launchers - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba
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Bible launchers - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba

The United Nations Science, Education and Culture Foundation has recognized the Megiddo Bible, Hazor, Beer Sheba of Israel as World Cultural Heritage in 2005.

December 18, 2018