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There are many monuments scattered around the world that show us a glimpse of the bygone era. But did you know there many lesser-known UNESCO world heritage sites as well? Yes, take a look!
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1. Amphitheatre Of El Jem, Tunisia A 3rd-century edifice, this monument is a stellar example of Roman architecture!
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2. Chan-Chan, Peru Spread across several kilometres, this is a lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Site in the South American country.
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3. Borobudur Temple, Java, Indonesia Said to have been built around the 8th and 9th century BC, this temple is located 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta.
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4. Wadi Al-Hitan, Egypt This site is home to some of the most remarkable and amazing bodies of fossils that point to the evolution of crocodiles, sea snakes, and more such animals.
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5. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Germany An exquisite albeit complex waterway system that is said to have been laid down in the year 1689.
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6. Tsingy De Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar This site is spread over a whopping 666 square kilometres and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990!
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7. Fortress of Soumenlinna, Finland This majestic fortress was built by Sweden in the latter half of the 18th century to protect Helsinki from attacks!
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So, were you aware of these lesser-known monuments?
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