{"product_id":"world-heritage-sites-the-definitive-guide-to-all-1-199-unesco-world-heritage-sites-paperback","title":"World Heritage Sites: The Definitive Guide to All 1,199 UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eUnesco\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eIn cooperation with the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The World Heritage List is a valuable tool in the battle to preserve cultural and natural heritage. Its strict criteria mean only the most extraordinary and important sites qualify, such as the Great Pyramids, the Statue of Liberty, Machu Picchu, the Great Barrier Reef, the Taj Mahal and the Grand Canyon. Natural and human-made creations both qualify for this kind of celebration and protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Firefly last published \u003ci\u003eWorld Heritage Sites\u003c\/i\u003e (8th edition) in 2017. It has been unavailable for years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In that time, the world experienced the COVID pandemic, and the UNESCO Site Committee could not meet internationally. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Between 2017 and 2023, UNESCO has added 120 more sites and this book now includes such newly designated places as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Anticosti (Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Astronomical Observatories of Kazan (Russia)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Ancient City of Qalhat (Oman)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Babylon (Iraq)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Bale Mountains National Park (Ethiopia)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Frontiers of the Roman Empire -- Danube (Austria)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Historic Center of Odesa (Ukraine)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Jewish Medieval Heritage of Erfurt (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Old town of Kuldiga (Latvia)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Padua's 14th century frescoes (Italy)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Porticoes of Bologna (Italy)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Sudanese Style Mosques in Cote D'Ivoire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Viking-Age ring fortresses (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e ... and almost 100 more.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each site is accompanied by a full-color locator map, and about 700 are shown in a color photograph. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is a great reference, an ideal volume to browse and learn history, and a great place to plan travel to Europe, South America, Asian ruins and African waterfalls. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1032\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 x 8.3 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773846716704,"sku":"9780228104933","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/80fd0745f99c5c6e39d4af7efb8c0de8_f26eb60c-93a7-4bed-84db-8b0bda4b5ec7.webp?v=1780434159","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/world-heritage-sites-the-definitive-guide-to-all-1-199-unesco-world-heritage-sites-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}