World Heritage Sites

World Heritage Sites

In 1959, the government of Egypt decided to build the Aswan High Dam, which would flood a valley containing a wealth of treasures of ancient civilizations. In response, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched a safeguarding campaign, which led to the list of World Heritage Sites. The first book that fully describes every official site designated by UNESCO, World Heritage Sites takes us on a tour of 878 of the planet’s most beautiful, historically relevant and awe-inspiring places. Covering 141 countries, the World Heritage list’s strict criteria ensure that only the world’s most extraordinary sites make it on to the list. While well-known choices include the Acropolis, Egypt’s Pyramid Fields, Vatican City and Everglades National Park in Florida, the book is filled with surprises, ranging from the beautiful (Everglades National Park) to the somber (the Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp). Presented in gorgeous photographs and informative text, with a handy timeline at the top of each page indicating the date the site was designated and location maps, World Heritage Sites pays spectacular tribute to the best the world has to offer.

Softcover: 832 pages

Publisher: Firefly Books ( August 06, 2009 )

Item #: 32-9114

ISBN: 9781554074631

Product Dimensions: 6.25 x 8.25 x 0.0 inches

Product Weight: 59.0 ounces