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Chiribiquete National Park – “The Maloca of the Jaguar”
Chiribiquete National Park is the largest protected area in Colombia and is the meeting point of four biogeographic provinces: Orinoco, Guiana, Amazonas and Northern Andes. The National Park therefore guarantees the connectivity and preservation of the biodiversity of these provinces, constituting an interactive scene where the diversity and endemism of flora and fauna flourish. One of the characteristics of Chiribiquete is the presence of tepuis (table-top mountains), steep sandstone plateaus that stand out from the forest, creating a spectacular landscape enhanced by their remoteness, inaccessibility and excellent conservation. Indigenous peoples carved more than 75,000 statues on the walls of 60 rock shelters dating back to 20,000 BC, and they are still being produced today by the original peoples under the protection of the National Park. These murals depict hunting scenes, wars, dances and rituals, as well as species of flora and fauna, and especially the worship of the jaguar, a symbol of strength and fertility. The indigenous communities do not live directly on the site, and they believe that Chiribiquete is a sacred place that cannot be visited and should be left as it is.
Levuka Historical Port Town
The town, with its low-slung buildings nestled among coconut and mango trees along the beach, was Fiji's first colonial capital, ceded to Britain in 1874. It developed from the early 19th century as a centre of commercial activity for Americans and Europeans, who built warehouses, shops, port facilities, residences, and religious, educational and social institutions around villages of indigenous South Pacific islanders. It is a rare example of a late colonial port town whose development was influenced by the indigenous community, which consistently outnumbered European settlers. As such, the town is an outstanding example of a late 19th century Pacific port settlement, reflecting the integration of local architectural traditions by the supreme naval power, resulting in a unique landscape.
Pimachiowin Aki
Pimachiowin Aki ("Life-Giving Land") is a landscape of rivers, lakes, wetlands and boreal forests. It is part of the ancestral homeland of the Anishinaabeg, an indigenous people who lived by fishing, hunting and gathering. The site encompasses the traditional lands of four Anishinaabeg communities: Bloodvein River, Little Grand Rapids, Pauingassi and Poplar River. It is an outstanding example of the Ji-ganawendamang Gidakiiminaan ("Tendency of the Land") cultural tradition, which includes respect for the gifts of the Creator, respect for all life forms and harmonious relationships with others. A complex network of livelihood sites, dwellings, travel routes and ceremonial sites, often connected by waterways, bear witness to this ancient and continuing tradition.
Churches of Chiloé
The churches of Chiloé are unique examples of wooden church architecture in Latin America. They represent a tradition started by the Jesuit itinerant missionaries in the 17th and 18th centuries, continued and enriched by the Franciscans in the 19th century, and still flourishing today. These churches embody the intangible wealth of the Chiloé archipelago, bearing witness to the successful fusion of indigenous and European cultures, the complete integration of the architecture with the landscape and environment, and the spiritual values of the community.