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Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains
Built during the period of Dacian rule in the 1st century BC and 1st century AD, these fortresses demonstrate a remarkable fusion of military and religious architectural techniques and concepts from the Classical world and the late Iron Age in Europe. These six fortifications were the core of the Dacian kingdom, which was conquered by the Romans in the early 2nd century AD; their extensive and well-preserved remains stand in a spectacular natural setting, presenting a vivid picture of a dynamic and innovative civilization.
Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol
The Buddhist monastery complex of Takht-e-Bahi (Seat of Origin) was built in the early 1st century AD. As it is located on top of a high mountain, it has survived many invasions and is still well preserved. Nearby are the ruins of Sahr-i-Bahlol, a small fortified city built in the same period.
Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
These 38 rock art sites, located on steep cliffs on China's southwestern border, reveal the life and rituals of the Luoyue people. The sites date back to the 5th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Surrounded by karst landforms, rivers and plateaus, the rituals depicted at these sites are interpreted as a microcosm of the Bronze Drum Culture that once flourished in southern China. This cultural landscape is the only surviving remnant of this culture.
Site of Palmyra
Palmyra, an oasis in the Syrian desert northeast of Damascus, contains the remains of a great city and was one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. From the 1st to the 2nd century AD, Palmyra's art and architecture stood at the intersection of several civilizations, blending Greco-Roman techniques with local traditions and Persian influences.
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Located on a hill overlooking the plains, about 40 km from Bhopal, the ruins of Sanchi consist of a group of Buddhist monuments (monumental columns, palaces, temples and monasteries), all in varying states of conservation, most of which date back to the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. It is the oldest surviving Buddhist sanctuary and was a major Buddhist centre in India until the 12th century AD.
Ajanta Caves
The first Buddhist caves at Ajanta date back to the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries AD), a number of richly decorated caves were added to the existing complex. The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta are considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art and have had a considerable artistic influence.
City of Verona
The historic city of Verona was founded in the 1st century BC, and was particularly prosperous under the rule of the Scaliger family from the 13th to the 14th century. It was part of the Republic of Venice from the 15th to the 18th century. Verona has preserved a large number of ancient, medieval and Renaissance monuments and is an outstanding example of a military fortress.
Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains
Built during the period of Dacian rule in the 1st century BC and 1st century AD, these fortresses demonstrate a remarkable fusion of military and religious architectural techniques and concepts from the Classical world and the late Iron Age in Europe. These six fortifications were the core of the Dacian kingdom, which was conquered by the Romans in the early 2nd century AD; their extensive and well-preserved remains stand in a spectacular natural setting, presenting a vivid picture of a dynamic and innovative civilization.
Historic Site of Lyon
Lyon was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC as the capital of the Three Gauls. Since then, it has played an important role in the political, cultural and economic development of Europe. Its urban structure and numerous exquisite historical buildings from various periods vividly demonstrate Lyon's long history.