Phoenix
WHS related to Phoenix, a mythical bird.
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Ancient Kyoto | Kyoto's Pavilions of Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji and Byodo-in are topped with Phoenix statues | |
| Bukhara | Bukhara's Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah has Phoenix decorative | |
| Changdeokgung Palace Complex | Changdeokgung's Throne Hall, centered in the staircase is a carving of a phoenix, representing authority and the king | |
| Citadel of the Ho Dynasty | Large terracotta phoenix that used to feature on the palace roof is on display at the Citadel museum. | |
| Gaya Tumuli | "Iron swords decorated with dragon and phoenix designs and armor embellished with gold or silver from the Okjeon Tumuli are considered the best example of grave goods that conspicuously express the political identity of the Gaya ruling class. The iron swords embellished with dragon and phoenix designs and gilt-bronze helmet excavated from Tomb No. 3 are remarkably lavish in decoration." - Nomination File | |
| Hiraizumi | Hiraizumi's altar of golden Konjikido Hall is adorned with inlaid phoenix motif | |
| Imperial Palace | one of the small statues decorating the roof to protect evils is Phoenix and a large Phoenix statue in front of Empress Hall | |
| Imperial Tombs | Tombs of Empresses and concubines are decorated with Phoenix motif | |
| Old Town of Lijiang | Lijiang's Five Phoenix Hall of Black Dragon Pool | |
| Phoenix Islands | The name "Phoenix" for this group of islands seems to have been settled on in the 1840s, after an island of that name within the group. Phoenix Island was probably named after one of the many whaleships of that name plying these waters in the early 19th century. (wiki) | |
| Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries | Bongjeongsa (Phoenix Dwelling Temple) | |
| Summer Palace | Beijing Summer Palace has large Bronze statue of Phoenix in front of the Empress Cixi' hall | |
| Villa Romana del Casale | In the mosaic of the Corridor of the Great Hunt, a depiction of a phoenix "rising from the ashes of its burning nest" can be found. It is part of an allegory of India or Arabia. |
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