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Bungada tomb area in Kasubi
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Bungada tomb area in Kasubi

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Bungada Tomb Zone in Kasubi of Uganda as the World Cultural Heritage in 2001.

December 18, 2018
Lamu old town
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Lamu old town

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized Kenya's ancient Lamu Town as a World Cultural Heritage in 2001.

December 18, 2018
Art stone cave at Tsodilo hill
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Art stone cave at Tsodilo hill

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Art Stone Cave at Botswana's Tsodilo Hill as a World Cultural Heritage in 2001.

December 18, 2018
Van Cuong stone cave
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Van Cuong stone cave

The United Nations Science, Education and Cultural Organization has recognized China's Van Cuong Stone Cave as a World Cultural Heritage in 2001.

December 18, 2018
Ferto / Neusiedler cultural landscape
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Ferto / Neusiedler cultural landscape

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Austria's Ferto / Neusiedler Cultural Landscape as a World Cultural Heritage in 2001.

December 18, 2018
Beguinages monasteries of Franders
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Beguinages monasteries of Franders

Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Beguinages Monastery of Belgium's Franders as a World Cultural Heritage in 1998.

December 18, 2018
Brussels Square
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Brussels Square

Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Belgium's Brussels Square as a World Cultural Heritage in 1998.

December 18, 2018
Historical town Vigan
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Historical town Vigan

The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Philippines' historic town of Vigan as a World Cultural Heritage in 1999.

December 18, 2018
Da Tuc stone carvings
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Da Tuc stone carvings

The Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Chinese Dudan Stone Carving as a World Cultural Heritage in 1999.

December 18, 2018
Puero Princesa Underground River National Park
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Puero Princesa Underground River National Park

The United Nations Science, Education and Culture Organization has recognized Puero Princesa Underground National Park as a World Natural Heritage in 1999.

December 18, 2018