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Asmara: A Modernist African City
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is located at an altitude of over 2,000 meters. It developed as a military outpost of the Italian colonial regime from the 1890s. After 1935, Asmara underwent a large-scale construction, applying the Italian rationalist style of the time to government buildings, residential and commercial buildings, churches, mosques, synagogues, cinemas, hotels, etc. The site covers urban areas that were planned at different stages between 1893 and 1941, as well as unplanned local communities such as Arbate Asmera and Abbashawel. It is an outstanding example of early modernist urbanization in the early 20th century and its application in an African context.
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Undoubtedly, there are still thousands of statues to be found at this archaeological site, which was only discovered in 1974. The tomb of Qin Shi Huang (died in 210 BC), the first unifier in Chinese history, is surrounded by the famous Terracotta Army at the center of a complex designed to reflect the urban planning of the capital city of Xi'an. The statuettes are all different; with horses, chariots and weapons, they are masterpieces of realism and of great historical significance.
San Agustín Archaeological Park
South America's largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures stands in a wild and spectacular landscape. Gods and mythical animals are skillfully rendered in styles ranging from abstract to realistic. These works of art showcase the creativity and imagination of the northern Andean culture, which flourished from the 1st to the 8th century AD.