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The 361 pages that link to World Heritage Site, each with the reason it gives.

• DilmunRelated: Bahrain’s archaeological heritage, including Qal'at al-Bahrain and burial mounds, receives this designation.

• Dinosaur Provincial ParkNarrower topic: The park received this designation for its exceptional fossil record and landscape.

• DiriyahNarrower topic: At-Turaif’s inscription gave international recognition to Diriyah’s historic significance.

• Industrial heritageRelated: Several industrial sites gain international recognition through this designation.

• Machu PicchuRelated: Machu Picchu received this designation in 1983.

• Mogao CavesRelated: Mogao’s inscription in 1987 established its international heritage status.

• Mohenjo-daroNarrower topic: Mohenjo-daro's listing places its preservation within an international framework.

• AachenNarrower topic: Aachen Cathedral received this designation in 1978, the first German site listed.

• Angkor WatRelated: Angkor Wat is protected within the UNESCO-listed Angkor site.

• Chartres CathedralRelated: Chartres Cathedral was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1979.

• ChinampaRelated: Xochimilco’s historic landscape is included within Mexico City’s World Heritage designation.

• Cultural heritage tourismBroader topic: World Heritage designation gives many destinations international visibility and visitor appeal.

• Danube DeltaRelated: The delta’s Romanian protected area received UNESCO World Heritage recognition for its natural values.

• FezRelated: UNESCO inscription recognizes the historic medina’s significance and conservation challenges.

• Kilwa KisiwaniRelated: Kilwa and nearby Songo Mnara received inscription for their historic Swahili ruins.

• L'Anse aux MeadowsNarrower topic: The site's 1978 designation reflects its significance as evidence of transatlantic Norse expansion.

• Luxor TempleRelated: Luxor Temple is included within the World Heritage property of Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis.

• SamarraRelated: Samarra received this designation in 2007 for its Abbasid archaeological remains.

• TikalNarrower topic: Tikal received this designation for both its archaeological and natural value.

• Białowieża ForestRelated: The transboundary forest has international recognition for its natural heritage.

• BorobudurRelated: Borobudur’s 1991 inscription strengthened its status as internationally protected heritage.

• Cave of AltamiraRelated: Altamira is part of the UNESCO-listed Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain.

• LalibelaNarrower topic: Lalibela’s churches received international heritage recognition in 1978.

• Mammoth CaveRelated: Mammoth Cave's international heritage status reflects its exceptional geological and ecological importance.

• MervRelated: The designation protects Merv’s layered archaeological remains.

• Mesoamerican Barrier Reef SystemNarrower topic: The Belize reserve system received this designation in 1996.

• Mount EtnaRelated: Etna was inscribed in 2013 for its exceptional geological significance.

• New CaledoniaNarrower topic: Parts of New Caledonia’s lagoons have international heritage protection.

• Norse exploration of North AmericaRelated: L’Anse aux Meadows received this designation for its evidence of Norse settlement in North America.

• Pagan KingdomRelated: Bagan’s inscription on the World Heritage List brought international recognition to its archaeological landscape.

• PalenqueRelated: Palenque’s archaeological zone received international heritage protection for its cultural significance.

• Pont du GardRelated: Pont du Gard received this designation in 1985, formalizing its global heritage status.

• Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldCompared with: Unlike the traditional list, this designation uses formal international criteria and conservation commitments.

• TaxilaRelated: Taxila’s archaeological remains were inscribed on the list in 1980.

• Visitor managementRelated: World Heritage status brings visibility and pressures that require coordinated management.

• Wadden SeaRelated: The Wadden Sea’s intertidal ecosystem received transboundary World Heritage recognition.

• Westminster AbbeyRelated: The abbey forms part of the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey World Heritage property.

• Chichen ItzaRelated: Chichen Itza received this designation in 1988, bringing international heritage responsibilities.

• CopánRelated: Copán’s archaeological site received this designation in 1980.

• Cueva de las ManosRelated: UNESCO inscription recognizes the cave’s exceptional archaeological and artistic significance.

• Forth BridgeRelated: The Forth Bridge received World Heritage status in 2015 for its engineering significance.

• Great Buddha of NaraRelated: Tōdai-ji forms part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara inscription.

• Humayun’s TombRelated: The tomb’s inscription in 1993 gave its conservation international recognition.

• Kew GardensNarrower topic: Kew’s landscape and historic buildings received this international recognition in 2003.

• Longmen GrottoesRelated: Longmen received this designation in 2000, bringing international heritage recognition.

• PaduaNarrower topic: Padua’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles received this designation in 2021.

• Potala PalaceRelated: The palace gained international recognition through its inscription in 1994.

• Skara BraeNarrower topic: Skara Brae’s heritage status supports its protection as part of a larger Orcadian property.

• Theban NecropolisNarrower topic: The Theban monuments form part of the UNESCO-listed Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis.

• Victoria FallsNarrower topic: UNESCO inscribed Victoria Falls as a transboundary natural site in 1989.