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2. List of World Heritage Sites in Turkey - Wikipedia

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   As of 2023, there are twenty-one World Heritage Sites in Turkey, including nineteen cultural sites and two mixed sites. [2] The first three sites in Turkey, Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia, were inscribed on the list at the 9th Session of the World ...

3. List of most visited palaces and monuments - Wikipedia

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   It does not include churches, religious shrines and pilgrimage sites [inconsistent]. Sources used to compile the list include an annual survey of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) in the United Kingdom; the U.S. National Park Service list of National Monuments, Patrimonio Nacional of Spain, and the French and Russian ...

4. List of World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia - Wikipedia

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   Site Image Location Criteria Area ha Year of submission Description Zee Ain Heritage Village in Al-Baha Region: Al Balah: Cultural (iv)(v) 2015 Characterized by traditional stone architecture and features stone-built houses and a historic mosque, illustrating the adaptation of its inhabitants to the mountainous environment and their emphasis on community and defense.

5. Historic site - Wikipedia

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   A World Heritage Site is a historic site with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). [4] As of June 2023, a total of 1,157 World Heritage Sites (900 cultural, 218 natural, and 39 mixed properties) exist across 167 countries .

6. World Heritage Site - Wikipedia

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   A World Heritage Site may signify a remarkable accomplishment of humanity, and serve as evidence of our intellectual history on the planet or it might be a place of great natural beauty. As of April 2024, a total of 1,199 World Heritage Sites (933 cultural, 227 natural and 39 mixed cultural and natural properties) exist across 168 countries.

7. List of World Heritage Sites in Mexico - Wikipedia

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   Mexico accepted the convention on 23 February 1984, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. As of 2018, there are thirty-five World Heritage Sites in Mexico, including twenty-seven cultural sites, six natural sites and two mixed sites. The country ranks first in the Americas and seventh worldwide by number of Heritage sites.