🏛️ Barbalissus-Sura
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Syria
Barbalissus-Sura was a fortified Roman settlement positioned on the eastern frontier of the empire, serving primarily as a military garrison and trade…
🏛️ Colonia Comama-Laodicea ad Lycum
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Colonia Comama-Laodicea ad Lycum was a Roman settlement established in southwestern Phrygia during the early Imperial period. The dual nomenclature re…
🏯 Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor: Amul Settlement
Lifestyles & Culture
Turkmenistan
UNESCO World Heritage Site…
🏛️ Arabissos-Osdara
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Arabissos-Osdara was a minor Greco-Roman settlement in central Anatolia, occupying a position along ancient trade routes connecting the Mediterranean …
🏛️ Castabala-Anazarbos
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Castabala, known in antiquity as Anazarbos, was a significant urban center in ancient Cilicia situated along trade routes connecting the Mediterranean…
🏛️ Cyrrus-Zeugma
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Cyrrus-Zeugma was a substantial Hellenistic and Roman settlement strategically positioned on the Euphrates River in what is now southern Türkiye. The …
🏛️ Prusias ad Hypium-Claudiopolis
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Prusias ad Hypium, later known as Claudiopolis, was a significant Greco-Roman city in the kingdom of Bithynia, located in what is now northwestern Tür…
🌲 Yakushima
Science & Nature
Japan
UNESCO World Heritage Site…
🎨 Liao Garden, Yangjiang
Parks Squares Hills & Mountains
China
Liao Garden is a contemporary landscape artwork in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, that merges conceptual art with functional garden design. Created by…
🏛️ At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah
Archaeology & Antiquity
Saudi Arabia
UNESCO World Heritage Site…
🏛️ Tavium-Zela
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Tavium-Zela is an ancient settlement in central Anatolia that served as a significant religious and administrative centre during the Hellenistic and R…
🏛️ Kokousos-Arabissos
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Kokousos-Arabissos represents a lesser-known settlement from the Hellenistic and Roman periods in the interior of Anatolia. The site reflects patterns…
🏛️ Traianoupolis-Kallipolis
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Traianoupolis-Kallipolis is an archaeological site representing the remains of a Roman settlement established at a strategic coastal location in north…
🏛️ Alexandria ad Issum
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Alexandria ad Issum was a significant port city established after Alexander the Great's decisive victory against the Persians at the Battle of Issus i…
🏛️ Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
Arts & Architecture
China
UNESCO World Heritage Site…
⚖️ Apostasy Laws and Religious Freedom in the United Arab Emirates
Politics & Government
United Arab Emirates
Apostasy Laws and Religious Freedom in the United Arab Emirates refers to the legal framework that classifies renunciation of Islam as a capital offen…
❄️ Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Science & Nature
Turkmenistan
The Cold Winter Deserts of Turan form a vast arid landscape across Central Asia, characterized by extreme continental climates, sparse vegetation, and…
🌧️ Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands: Imnati
Parks, Squares, Hills, & Mountains
Georgia
UNESCO World Heritage Site…
🌊 The Grand Canal: Si County Section of Tongji Canal
Roads, Bridges, Trails & Transportation
China
UNESCO World Heritage Site…
🏛️ Sebasteia-Melitene
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Sebasteia-Melitene was a dual-named Roman garrison city established in the 1st century CE in central Anatolia, serving as a military stronghold on the…
🏯 Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Archaeology & Antiquity
Japan
UNESCO World Heritage Site…
🏔️ Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
Parks, Squares, Hills, & Mountains
China
Mount Emei, located in Sichuan Province, China, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site revered for its stunning natural beauty and profound spiritual signi…
🏛️ Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong
Archaeology & Antiquity
North Korea
UNESCO World Heritage Site…
🏛️ Sebasteia-Melitene
Archaeology - Ancient Rome
Türkiye
Sebasteia-Melitene was a major Roman military and administrative centre in the eastern frontier zone of the Roman Empire. The site lies in the Kızılır…