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Fort Jesus, Mombasa
Built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596 to designs by Giovanni Battista Kerati to protect the port of Mombasa, the fort is one of the most outstanding and best preserved examples of 16th century Portuguese military fortification and a milestone in the history of this type of architecture. The layout and form of the fort reflect the Renaissance ideal that perfect proportion and geometric harmony can be found in the human body. The property covers an area of 2.36 hectares, including the fort's moat and surroundings.
Hopewell Ceremonial Earth Building
The site consists of eight massive earthen structures located along a tributary of the middle Ohio River dating from 1600-2000. They are the most representative surviving representation of the indigenous tradition now known as the Hopewell culture. Their precise geometric figures and large, neatly-formed tops reflect their scale and complexity. They are aligned with the solar cycle and the more complex lunar cycle. These earthen buildings were ritual centers, and exquisite ritual objects made of rare materials obtained from afar have been unearthed.