Ennedi Massif, Chad

Located in Chad, the Ennedi Massif, features thousands of images painted and carved into the region’s sandstone. The largest ensemble of rock art in the Sahara can be found on caves, canyons, and shelters. The landscape is defined by cliffs, natural arches, and pitons. Read more about this unique feature here. 

 

Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire

Grand-Bassam was the first capital of Côte d’Ivoire and represents late nineteenth and early twentieth century colonial town planning and architecture. Key features include commercial, administrative, and residential architecture that incorporate galleries, verandas, and gardens. The town represented Côte d’Ivoire’s most important port, economic, and judicial center. Continue reading the UNESCO World Heritage documentation to learn more about the site. 

 

Valée de Mai Nature Reserve, Seychelles

This palm forest features the largest population of coco-de-mer as well as other endemic palms. The coco-de-mer is the bearer of the largest seed in the world. Additional information on this important ecosystem can be found here. 

 

The Works of Le Corbusier, multiple locations

Seventeen sites designed by Swiss-French architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, commonly known as Le Corbusier, have been recognized by UNESCO for their contribution to the Modern Movement. His buildings can be found in India, Japan, Argentina, and France. The buildings were constructed during a 50-year period and had a tremendous impact on the field of architecture. Click here to learn more about the works of Le Corbusier and his influence on the field of architecture. 

 

La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle, Switzerland

Nestled in the Swiss Alps, the towns of La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle are renowned for their watch-making heritage. Both towns were constructed for and in support of a single industry: that of watchmaking. Buildings date from the eighteenth century through the 1960s. More information about these single-industry towns can be found here. 

 

Funerary Art of the First World War, France

Cemeteries and memory sites associated with the Western Front of World War I have been recognized by UNESCO. This diverse resource includes a variety of landscapes and memorials dedicated to the many who lost their lives during one of the most important events of the twentieth century. More information about the many sites can be found here. 

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Old Québec, Canada

Québec City was established during the seventeenth century and represented the capital of Ne France. With the fortified ramparts and citadel of the Upper Town and the Place Royale and harbor of the Lower Town, Québec City represents a rare example of a fortified colonial town. Learn more here.