An area or landmark designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is usually called a World Heritage Site (UNESCO World Heritage List). UNESCO is protecting these landmarks legally due to their cultural, historical, and scientific worth (UNESCO World Heritage List). Mostly, these sites have been preserved according to human interest. A long time ago, these places were excavated and rediscovered in front of the world because many astounding sites were forgotten in the past. Many of these sites were redesigned by UNESCO. Below is the list of 10 incredible world heritage sites.
10: Machu Picchu – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Machu Picchu is a wide mountain ridge in Peru that has a total area is 2430 meters. It is constructed on the dense mountainous range high above the Urubamba River. It is recognized as one of the most magnificent archaeological sites in the world. Many archeologists admitted that Machu Picchu was constructed as a state for the “Pachacuti ruler” between 1438-1472.
This place was unfamiliar to the Spanish people throughout the colonial era and even to the external world. Even an American historian, Bingham, brought it in front of the international world in 1911. Most of the people come for the purpose of visiting Machu Picchu. Adventurous travelers choose hiking and camping to reach this site, or some just take a bus from the small town of the hill. In 1983 recognized as an incredible world heritage site by UNESCO.
9: Angkor Wat – One of the Largest World Heritage Sites
Angkor Wat is a famous Buddhist temple in Cambodia. Initially, it was a Hindu temple; later, it was dedicated to the god Vishnu by the Khmer empire. At the end of the 12th century, it transformed into a Buddhist temple. In its surroundings, there is a unique forest that is not too far from Siem Reap. Angkor Wat is well known as the world’s largest monument. Before the 15th century, it was the largest city, but it declined. UNESCO World Heritage Site designated it in the year 1992.
8: Great Wall of China
The most famous Chinese Great Wall generally built for the protection and safety of China from numerous nomadic groups. Firstly, it was built in the 7th century by the Chinese Han Dynasty. Later, several Chinese dynasties continued to build their various parts, but the most famous section of the wall was built in the Ming dynasty. It stretches approximately 6000 KM like a snake through forests and mountains. In 1987, it consisted of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
7: Borobudur Temple – A Historic World Heritage Site
Borobudur is one of the famous Buddhist temples in the world. No doubt it consisted of Indonesia’s most popular landmarks. This temple, built in the 9th century that consists of 9 platforms, 6 squares, and 3 circular topped by a mid-dome. It is decorated with 2672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. Its middle dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha figures, and each is seated inside the hole of a stupa. This temple’s abundance may be due to a volcanic eruption in the area and disturbance for many centuries. This site was again revealed in 1800 by the British. Later, it was restored in 1991 by UNESCO. It is now one of the incredible world heritage sites and a famous tourist point.
6: TERRACOTTA ARMY
The terracotta army is one of the unique sites of the UNESCO World Heritage. There are thousands of unique faces of warriors in rows since they were buried here in the 3rd century. Through estimation, we came to know that approximately 700,000 workers, engaged in the creation of this spot. This place became unfamiliar to the outer world until a peasant dug a well in 1970 and revealed this treasure.
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5: Petra – The Rose City
Originally, Petra is famous for its residents. It is one of the ancient and archaeological sites in Southern Jordan. The Petra site is surrounded by Jabal Al-Madbah, that along with a mountain range. This historical capital city has roots that date back to the early centuries, around the 4th or 5th century. West discovered this spot in the early 18th century and mentioned it as “The Rose City” due to the colorful rocks and “Curved City” for the curved rocks. Its total area is 264sq km. It was designated by UNESCO world heritage sites in 1985.
4: Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
Easter Island is a superior territory of Chile in the Southeastern Pacific Ocean. Mostly it is popular for its virtually 1000 extant monumental statues called “muai” developed by the Rapa Nui People. UNESCO World Heritage Sites gave it the name of Eastern Island in 1995. It is well-known as one of the incredible heritage sites that has a different range of statues that vary in size from 1 meter to 20 meters, and every statue is carved with a unique shape to symbolize a historical.
3: HISTORICAL AREAS OF ISTANBUL
Historical areas of Istanbul have accumulated areas of in the capital district of Fatih in the metropolitan area of Istanbul, Turkey. It consisted of the list of UNESCO. World Heritage Sites in 1985. The incredible world heritage sites are covered in 4 zones of Istanbul that have prestigious importance in regard to the monuments. These are listed there like
- The Archeological Park, which is defined as the edge of the Peninsula between 1953-1956.
- The Sulaymaniyah quarter that was preserved in (1980-1981)
- The Zeyrek quarter was established in 1979.
- In 1981, the zone of Rampart was protected by the World Heritage Sites
2: Bibi Khanym Mosque – Samarkand
Samarkand is an urban civilization of southeastern Uzbekistan and one of the historically constant populated cities in Central Asia. It was founded between the centuries of 7-8 B.C. Its mosque Bibi Khanym has well-known significant monuments during the 15th century and flourished as the most significant mosque in the world, but in the mid of the 20th century, luckily, this magnificent mosque was ruined but still survived. The major part of the mosque was restored in the Soviet era. This incredible mosque was designed in 2001 and is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
1: Rohtas Fort – Pakistan
Rohtas Fort, constructed in the 16th century, is positioned in the city of Jhelum, Pakistan. This fortress was built in the era of Sher Shah Suri. It is one of the incredible world heritage sites. The Rohtas fort was designed to restrain the local site of the Ghakar tribes of the Potohar region. Interestingly, the fact is that it was never faced with any harsh storm and has survived remarkably flawlessly.
Syed Bilal is a researcher, explorer, and digital storyteller passionate about travel, animals, and nature. Learning about animals and exploring nature are his hobbies, and he enjoys sharing these discoveries with readers worldwide.
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