Secular structure, Burial
Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae) contains a number of underground tombs with impressive murals depicting Christian themes.
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Etruscan Necropolises
The Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia bear witness to the achievements of Etruscan culture.
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Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen
A dolmen is a kind of tomb, or prehistoric cemetery. They can be found all over the world, but Korea is said to have 50% of the world's total on its grounds.
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Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi is a landmark in the development of Mughal architecture. It was built in 1570 for Humayun the second Mughal Emperor of India.
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Imperial Tombs
One of the justifications for inscription reads: "The Ming and Qing Tombs are dazzling illustrations of the beliefs, world view, and geomantic theories of Fengshui prevalent in feudal China.
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Jelling
Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church are outstanding examples of the pagan Nordic culture and its transition into Christianity.
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Koguryo Tombs
The Complex of Koguryo Tombs represent the Koguryo Kingdom, one of the strongest kingdoms in the north east of China and the Korean Peninsula between the 5th and 7th centuries AD.
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Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
The mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is an unfinished mausoleum, commissioned in 1389 by Timur. Khodja Ahmed Yasawi is the most prominent religious figure in the history of Sufism (a mystic movement in Islam).
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Mausoleum of the First Qin Emporer
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is known for its life-size terracotta statues of warriors. They are seen as major works in the history of Chinese sculpture and valuable for the insight they provide in the social and military history of the period.
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Pyramids (Memphis)
Memphis was the capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, from its foundation (ca. 3100 BC) until 2200 BC.
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Royal Joseon Tombs
The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty were built at scenic locations to honor the dynastic ancestors.
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Sammallahdenmäki
The Bronze Age Burial Site of Sammallahdenmäki consists of 33 stone cairns, dating mainly from the Bronze Age (1500-500 B.
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Skogskyrkogarden
Clearly it took some discussion from the WH Committee, but they decided to include this site because of its qualities as an early-20th century landscape and architectural design adapted to a cemetery.
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Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal dates from the 17th century, as tomb for the favourite wife of Moghul-emperor Shah Jahan.
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Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius
The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion are three important sites in Confucianism.
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Tomb of Askia
The fifteenth century Tomb of Askia in Gao is considered a fine example of the monumental mud-building traditions of the West African Sahel.
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Tombs of Buganda Kings
The Tombs of Buganda Kings in Kasubi are regarded as the major spiritual centre for the Buganda people, the largest Ugandan ethnic group.
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