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Matchmaking factories at Humberstone and Santa Laura
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the brimstone factories at Chile's Humberstone and Santa Laura as World Cultural Heritage in 20…
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Mirsky Castle Complex - World cultural heritage in Belarus
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Belarusian castle of Mirsky as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.
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Notre Dame Cathedral in Tournai
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the Notre Dame Cathedral in Tournai, the Belgian kingdom as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.
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The new Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes
The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the new Stone Age Quarry of Spiennes of the Kingdom of Belgium as a Cultural Heritage…
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Houses designed by Victor Horta in Brussels
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Victor Horta's designed houses in Brussels, the Belgian kingdom is a World Cultural Heritage in…
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Historical center of Brugge
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the historic Center of Brugge, the Belgian kingdom as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.
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Bell towers - World cultural heritage in Belgium and France
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized French and Belgian bell towers, of which 32 are Belgian and 23 French are World Cultural Herita…
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Historical center of Vienna
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the historic center of Vienna, the capital of Austria, as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.
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Wachau Cultural Landscape
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Austria's Wachau Cultural Landscape as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.
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Gunung Mulu National Park
The United Nations Science, Education and Culture Organization (Unesco) has recognized Malaysia's Gunung Mulu National Park as a World Natural Heritage in 2000.
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BaKu ancient citadel, Shirvanshah Palace and Maiden tower
The United Nations Science, Education and Culture Organization has recognized the BaKu Ancient Citadel, Shirvanshah Palace and the Maiden Tower of Azerbaijan as a World…
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Zvartnots site - World cultural heritage in Armenia
The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Armenia's Zavartnots Ruins as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.
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30 years after the shuttle explosion shocked the United States
More than a minute after leaving the launch pad, the space shuttle Challenger, one of the pride of American aerospace, exploded in front of millions of people.
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Sanahin Monastery - World Cultural Heritage in Armenia
The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization, Unesco has recognized Sanahin Monastery of Armenia as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.
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Geghard Monastery and Azat Valley
The United Nations Science, Education and Cultural Organization recognized Armenia's Geghard monastery and Azat valley as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.