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

• Olympic National ParkNarrower topic: Olympic National Park’s 1981 inscription brought international recognition to its natural diversity.

• Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National ParkRelated: UNESCO first inscribed the park in 2003 for its geological significance.

• Pico IslandRelated: Pico’s vineyard landscape received this designation for its distinctive cultural landscape.

• Red FortNarrower topic: The Red Fort was inscribed for its importance to Mughal architecture and history.

• RuinsRelated: International designation can support the protection of significant ruined sites.

• Sanchi StupaRelated: Sanchi’s monuments received this international heritage designation in 1989.

• Sankoré MadrasahRelated: Timbuktu’s historic mosques, including Sankoré, belong to a protected heritage landscape.

• Scrovegni ChapelNarrower topic: The chapel’s preservation and artistic importance contributed to its international heritage status.

• Somapura MahaviharaRelated: Somapura received international recognition through its inscription as a World Heritage Site.

• Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage AreaNarrower topic: This designation provides the international framework for recognizing and protecting the Tasmanian area.

• The Iron BridgeNarrower topic: The bridge forms part of a World Heritage Site inscribed for its industrial history.

• UxmalNarrower topic: Uxmal received this designation in 1996, bringing international recognition and conservation obligations.

• VallettaRelated: Valletta was inscribed as a site for its concentration of historic architecture.

• Venetian LagoonRelated: Venice and its lagoon are recognized together for their cultural landscape and history.

• Belém TowerRelated: Belém Tower was inscribed with the nearby Monastery of the Hieronymites in 1983.

• Bhimbetka rock sheltersRelated: Bhimbetka received international heritage recognition in 2003.

• CarcassonneNarrower topic: The Cité’s 1997 inscription brought international recognition to its architectural heritage.

• Carnac stonesRelated: World Heritage recognition has been sought for the Carnac megalithic landscape.

• Chinchorro cultureRelated: The Chinchorro settlement and artificial mummification complex received World Heritage inscription in 2021.

• Chogha ZanbilNarrower topic: Chogha Zanbil received this designation in 1979.

• Elmina CastleNarrower topic: Elmina Castle is protected within the UNESCO listing of Ghana’s forts and castles.

• Gerrit RietveldRelated: The Schröder House received this status for its architectural significance.

• Golestan National ParkRelated: The park is part of the UNESCO-listed Hyrcanian Forests property.

• GoréeNarrower topic: Gorée’s designation reflects heritage value, distinct from claims that it alone represents the slave trade.

• Himeji CastleNarrower topic: Himeji entered the list in 1993 for its architectural and historical value.

• JaipurNarrower topic: Jaipur’s historic walled city received this designation in 2019.

• Jodrell Bank ObservatoryNarrower topic: Jodrell Bank’s international recognition comes through this heritage framework.

• KaesongNarrower topic: The Kaesong monuments gained international recognition through this designation.

• Lord Howe IslandNarrower topic: The island’s natural values led to its inscription on the World Heritage List in 1982.

• Luxor GovernorateRelated: The ancient Thebes and its necropolis are protected through UNESCO’s World Heritage program.

• Mount KenyaNarrower topic: Mount Kenya’s exceptional ecosystems and landscapes earned international heritage recognition.

• Ouro PretoRelated: Ouro Preto’s 1980 inscription brought international recognition to its historic centre.

• Papahānaumokuākea Marine National MonumentNarrower topic: Papahānaumokuākea received this international designation in 2010.

• Redwood National and State ParksRelated: International recognition highlights the global significance of the redwood ecosystem.

• Rwenzori MountainsRelated: Rwenzori Mountains National Park received World Heritage recognition for its scenery and biodiversity.

• Sagrada FamíliaRelated: UNESCO inscribed Gaudí’s Nativity façade and crypt, rather than the entire unfinished basilica.

• Saint Basil's CathedralRelated: The cathedral is protected within the Kremlin and Red Square World Heritage property.

• Saint Catherine's MonasteryRelated: The monastery forms part of the World Heritage property called Saint Catherine Area.

• Table MountainNarrower topic: The mountain lies within the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, a World Heritage property.

• Taos PuebloNarrower topic: The designation brings preservation attention, while the Pueblo remains a living community.

• Temple of HeavenRelated: The complex received World Heritage status in 1998 for its architectural and cultural significance.

• ValparaísoNarrower topic: Valparaíso’s historic quarter received this designation for its port-city heritage and urban form.

• Victor HortaNarrower topic: Four major Horta townhouses received this designation for their architectural significance.

• Wadi RumRelated: Wadi Rum’s mixed cultural and natural significance led to its inscription in 2011.

• Aïr MountainsNarrower topic: The Aïr and Ténéré reserves received World Heritage recognition for natural and cultural value.

• Aït BenhaddouRelated: Aït Benhaddou received this designation in 1987.

• Al-Ahsa OasisNarrower topic: Al-Ahsa’s inscription places its conservation within an international heritage framework.

• AldabraRelated: Aldabra’s ecological importance underpins its World Heritage designation.

• Badshahi MosqueRelated: The mosque forms part of the Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore World Heritage property.

• BaganNarrower topic: Bagan received this designation in 2019, bringing international heritage frameworks to its protection.