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Humayun’s tomb
Humayun’s tomb
by UNESCO
Paquimé (Casas Grandes), Mogollon culture
Paquimé (Casas Grandes), Mogollon culture
by UNESCO
Ancient Sabratha
Ancient Sabratha
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Humayun’s tomb
Humayun’s tomb
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Nemrut Dağ (tomb of King Antiochus I Theos)
Nemrut Dağ (tomb of King Antiochus I Theos)
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Ancient city of Bosra
Ancient city of Bosra
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Ellora caves
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Mud tower-houses (takienta), Koutammakou region
Mud tower-houses (takienta), Koutammakou region
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Summer Palace in Beijing
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