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Every claim in the atlas points somewhere. This is where those trails lead: excavation reports and journal papers, the books that defined a site, plus news, films and podcasts sent in by members and checked before they appear.

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Revealing the works of the old men: desert kites and mustatils via remote sensing

D. Kennedy, R. Thomas · 2021 · Arabian Archaeology and Epigraphy

Kite and mustatil distribution

Harrat al-Harrah Kite Cluster (Eastern Jordan Highlands)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2021Open source

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Andean Early Horizon Hydraulic — Brittany #4167 — UNESCO World Heritage Centre

UNESCO · 2023 · UNESCO

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2023Open source

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Aflaj al-Ain Nizwa Branch — Daudi Falaj Highland Channel — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Aflaj al-Ain Nizwa Branch — Daudi Falaj Highland Channel

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Aigai Temple of Athena — Manisa Yunt Dağ — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Aigai Temple of Athena — Manisa Yunt Dağ

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Aswan Old (Low) Dam North Spur — First Cataract Gravity Buttress — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Aswan Old (Low) Dam North Spur — First Cataract Gravity Buttress

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Binglingsi Upper Grottoes — Liujia Gorge Yellow River Cliffs — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Binglingsi Upper Grottoes — Liujia Gorge Yellow River Cliffs

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Claros South Sanctuary — Ahmetbeyli Oracle Annex — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Claros South Sanctuary — Ahmetbeyli Oracle Annex

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Dujiangyan North Channel — Waijiang Fish-Mouth North Spill — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Dujiangyan North Channel — Waijiang Fish-Mouth North Spill

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Ialysos Athena Polias Temple — Filerimos Hill — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Ialysos Athena Polias Temple — Filerimos Hill

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Jawa Dam North Basalt Dam — Mafraq Wadi Rajil — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Jawa Dam North Basalt Dam — Mafraq Wadi Rajil

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Kallanai North Channel — Grand Anicut Kaveri North Branch — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Kallanai North Channel — Grand Anicut Kaveri North Branch

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Kamiros Temple of Athena Polias — Rhodes Hilltop Terrace — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Kamiros Temple of Athena Polias — Rhodes Hilltop Terrace

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Kastabos Temple of Hemithea — Hisarburnu Peninsula — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Kastabos Temple of Hemithea — Hisarburnu Peninsula

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Kyme Temple of Apollo — Aliağa Coastal Dune — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Kyme Temple of Apollo — Aliağa Coastal Dune

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Lingqu Canal North Section — Xing'an Qincheng Cut and Pound Lock — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Lingqu Canal North Section — Xing'an Qincheng Cut and Pound Lock

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Reportwhc.unesco.org

Longmen West Hillside Grottoes — Luoyang Yi River West Cliffs — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Longmen West Hillside Grottoes — Luoyang Yi River West Cliffs

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Mati Si East Grottoes — Sunan Upper Cliff Temples — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Mati Si East Grottoes — Sunan Upper Cliff Temples

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Myus Temple of Dionysus — Avşar Kalesi Peninsula — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Myus Temple of Dionysus — Avşar Kalesi Peninsula

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Sadd el-Arim Secondary Dam — Marib North Spillway — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Sadd el-Arim Secondary Dam — Marib North Spillway

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Shushtar Band-e Kaisar — Roman Bridge-Dam Caesar's Dam — Heritage register and survey report

UNESCO, National Heritage Board · 2020 · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Protection status and mapping

Shushtar Band-e Kaisar — Roman Bridge-Dam Caesar's Dam

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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