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A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Makli Historical Monuments : Destinations to visit in Thatta
Makli Historical Monuments : The capital of three successive dynasties and later ruled by the Mughal emperors of…
Shalimar Gardens Lahore : Historical Facts
The Shalimar Gardens (or Shalimar Gardens), a Persian-type garden complex built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in…
Takht-e-Bahi : The Jewel of Cultural Heritage
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, Takht-e-Bahi offers a glimpse of a Buddhist monastery of great…
Taxila : History, Archaeological Value & Tourism
When it comes to ancient history, Pakistan has its fair share of treasures, chief among these being the…
Mohenjodaro & Harappa – Archaeological Ruins
Mohenjodaro and Harappa excavations began in the late 1820s, when Charles Mason, a British explorer in India, found…
Victorian Gothic & Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai – The 19th century Victorian Gothic and 20th century Art…
Ahmedabad : Explore India´s first World Heritage City
The city of Ahmedabad is endowed with a rich architectural heritage which is important for the local identity…
Complex du Capitol, Chandigarh – World Heritage
The Complex du Capitol de Chandigarh is a masterpiece of monumental and sculptural architecture that celebrates the independence…
Khangchendzonga National Park – Experience Nature
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, Khangchendzonga National Park in the heart of the Himalayas…
Nalanda University : An Ancient Seat of Learning
The site of Nalanda Mahavihara is in the state of Bihar in north-eastern India. It contains the archaeological…