New Delhi: Every country has its own set of heritage sites which preserve the history and culture of a place. In recent years, heritage sites have become a craze among tourists who want to visit these places to experience the different cultures of the world. In this article, we will take a look at some of the UNESCO Heritage Sites in the world which one must visit.
Notably, UNESCO designates a place as a heritage site which has immense cultural value. Hence, the places that are mentioned here are extremely important. Without further ado, let us take a look.
Famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites one must visit
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the great artistic treasures of the world, an instantly recognisable emblem of India itself. The mausoleum was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 to house the body of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is known as the jewel of Islamic art in the Indian subcontinent.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and is the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu. It was built in c. 2600 BC for more than 26 years. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one among them which has remained intact. It is the most famous monument of the Giza pyramid complex.
Petra
It was originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu. Petra is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan which is famous for its water conduit systems and rock-cut architecture. It is also known as the ‘Rose City’ because of the sandstone colour from which it is carved.
Great Wall of China
It’s a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient and Imperial China to thwart the nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe. While many walls were built as early as the 7th century BC, later, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China added some more. Later, many successive dynasties built and maintained multiple stretches of border walls and those built by the Ming dynasty are the best known.
Angkor Wat
It is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia and the Guinness World Records considers it the largest religious structure in the world. It is located within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor and was originally constructed in 1150 CE as a Hindu temple. Later, it transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the century.
Easter Island
Located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and a special territory of Chile, Easter Island is famous for monumental statues, called moai, which were created by the early Rapa Nui people. In 1995, UNESCO named Easter Island a World Heritage Site.
Notably, UNESCO designates a place as a heritage site which has immense cultural value. Hence, the places that are mentioned here are extremely important. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
