Roof of the World
Roof of the World is a metaphoric description of the highest region in the world, also known as "High Asia", the mountainous interior of Asia.
The term is also used for parts of this region, for
- the Pamirs,
- the Himalayas
- Tibet
- Mt. Everest
The name was first applied to the Pamirs. (wiki)
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers | ||
| Potala Palace | ||
| Qinghai Hoh Xil | ||
| Sagarmatha National Park | ||
| Tajik National Park | ||
| Three parallel rivers of Yunnan | ||
| Xinjiang Tianshan |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to Roof of the World?
A connection should:
- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
- Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
- Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
- Be explained, with reference to a source