Every year, UNESCO adds ancient structures from across the world to a list of landmarks that are “considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.” The World Heritage List sites can be found across the globe and include archeological sites, very old structures that have stood the test of time, and natural landscapes.
This year’s potential new sites span from Korea to Denmark, Thailand, and more. The World Heritage Committee has grown to include 195 nations.
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In Korea, seven clusters of tombs left behind from the Gaya confederacy are in the running. Meanwhile, a Viking Age Ring Fortress in Denmark, which hosts structures believed to have been standing more than 1,000 years, is also up for consideration.
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Fans of history will likely enjoy the potential addition of the Maison Carrée in Nîmes, France, a Roman temple called the “square house”. The structure is a feature left over from the Roman Empire’s rule over southern France.
Contenders for the coveted World Heritage designation also include the small medieval town of Gorokhovets, Russia along with The Old Synagogue in Erfurt, Germany. Ceremonial structures more than 2,000 years old in Ohio, of all places, are also on the list of potential World Heritage sites.
For travelers drawn to epic sight-seeing quests, the World Heritage List is a must-have resource. Stay tuned because this year it could be adding any number of incredible attractions to its illustrious list of sites.
