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

• Virunga National ParkNarrower topic: Virunga received this designation for its natural significance.

• World Heritage CommitteeCompared with: It is a designated property, not the intergovernmental body that makes inscription decisions.

• Antoni GaudíNarrower topic: Seven Gaudí properties in or near Barcelona received World Heritage recognition.

• AnyangRelated: Yinxu received this designation in 2006, reflecting its archaeological importance.

• CappadociaRelated: Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia received this designation in 1985.

• Ellora CavesRelated: Ellora’s inscription recognizes the complex’s architectural and historical importance.

• FerraraNarrower topic: Ferrara’s heritage designation places its urban history within an international preservation framework.

• Hōryū-jiNarrower topic: Hōryū-ji’s monuments were among Japan’s first properties inscribed on the World Heritage List.

• Jurassic CoastNarrower topic: The Jurassic Coast received this designation for its internationally significant geological record.

• Konark Sun TempleNarrower topic: Konark received this designation in 1984 for its exceptional architectural importance.

• Mimar SinanRelated: The Selimiye Mosque and its social complex received this designation in 2011.

• Nalanda MahaviharaRelated: The archaeological remains of Nalanda received this designation in 2016.

• Palace of WestminsterNarrower topic: The Palace forms part of the Westminster World Heritage Site with Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church.

• ShaanxiRelated: The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is protected through this international heritage designation.

• Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumRelated: The museum joined Wright buildings inscribed together as a World Heritage property in 2019.

• SurtseyNarrower topic: Surtsey received World Heritage status in 2008 for its exceptional natural research value.

• Villa SavoyeNarrower topic: Villa Savoye is included in the transnational World Heritage property for Le Corbusier’s architectural work.

• Zagwe dynastyRelated: Lalibela’s churches gained international heritage recognition for their historical and architectural value.

• Antonine WallRelated: The wall is protected as part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage property.

• Buddhas of BamiyanRelated: Bamiyan’s cultural landscape received World Heritage recognition in 2003.

• ByblosNarrower topic: Byblos received World Heritage status for its historical layers and archaeological importance.

• Canal du MidiRelated: The canal received this designation in 1996 for its engineering and landscape.

• Catalan ModernismeRelated: UNESCO listings have made several Modernista buildings internationally prominent heritage sites.

• Cromford MillRelated: Cromford forms part of the protected Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

• FallingwaterRelated: Fallingwater was included in the 2019 World Heritage listing of Wright buildings.

• GeoconservationRelated: Some geologically significant sites gain international recognition through this designation.

• HararNarrower topic: Harar Jugol received this designation in 2006 for its historic urban character.

• Hiroshima Peace MemorialRelated: The Dome’s international recognition rests on its inscription as a heritage site.

• JeddahRelated: Historic Jeddah’s inscription brought international recognition to its old town and architecture.

• Kakadu National ParkNarrower topic: Kakadu’s international recognition rests on both natural and cultural significance.

• Le HavreNarrower topic: Le Havre’s postwar city center received this designation for its modern urban reconstruction.

• Macquarie IslandRelated: Macquarie Island received recognition for its geological record and natural ecosystems.

• Mount KilimanjaroNarrower topic: Kilimanjaro National Park received this designation for its natural significance.

• Robben IslandNarrower topic: Robben Island received this designation in 1999 for its historical associations and surviving structures.

• YazdRelated: Yazd’s historic center gained international recognition for its architecture and urban traditions.

• AleppoRelated: The Ancient City of Aleppo’s designation provides a framework for international heritage attention.

• Carlsbad Caverns National ParkRelated: UNESCO inscribed Carlsbad Caverns for its exceptional cave formations and geology.

• GyeongjuRelated: Gyeongju’s historic areas receive international protection and recognition through this framework.

• Khmer architectureRelated: Angkor's inscription brought international conservation frameworks to the monumental landscape.

• Komodo National ParkRelated: The park received World Heritage recognition for its distinctive natural values.

• Lyme RegisRelated: The Jurassic Coast designation includes Lyme Regis and supports its geological conservation.

• Mausoleum of the First Qin EmperorRelated: The mausoleum complex received World Heritage status in 1987.

• Monte San GiorgioRelated: The transnational fossil locality received World Heritage recognition for its scientific significance.

• Mount WutaiNarrower topic: Mount Wutai received this designation for its cultural landscape and Buddhist heritage.

• Nan MadolRelated: UNESCO inscribed Nan Madol in 2016 for its cultural significance.

• Natural monumentCompared with: World Heritage status is international recognition, not the same as a domestic legal monument designation.

• NisaRelated: Old Nisa received this designation for its testimony to Parthian civilization.

• Phoenix IslandsNarrower topic: UNESCO listed the Phoenix Islands Protected Area for its marine ecosystems and biodiversity.

• Qutb MinarRelated: The Qutb complex received this designation in 1993 for its major monuments and historical significance.

• Red SquareNarrower topic: Red Square’s heritage listing brings international standards to its conservation.