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Schokland and Surroundings
The Schokland peninsula became an island in the 15th century. Due to sea erosion, Schokland was occupied and then abandoned, and in 1859 people had to evacuate the island. But as the Zuiderzee dried up, Schokland has been part of land reclamation since the 1940s. Schokland retains traces of human habitation from prehistoric times. It symbolizes the Dutch people's heroic and long struggle against sea erosion.
Hallstatt-Dachstein / Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape
The stunning natural landscape of the Salzkammergut has been the site of human activity since prehistoric times, with salt being mined as early as 2000 BC. This resource formed the basis of the region's prosperity until the mid-20th century, and the town of Hallstatt's fine architecture reflects this prosperity.
Rock Art of Alta
Located in Alta Fjord near the Arctic Circle, this group of rock paintings preserves traces of a settlement dating from around 4200 to 500 BC. Thousands of paintings and engravings have deepened our understanding of the environment and human activities at the edge of the Far North in prehistoric times.
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
The Basilica Cistern is a vast underground structure that was excavated around 2500 BC using giant rigging to lift huge blocks of coral limestone. It was probably originally a temple that became a cemetery in prehistoric times.
Cultural Landscape of the Faou Archaeological Area
Located at a strategic point on ancient trade routes in the Arabian Peninsula, the ancient city of al-Faw was abandoned around the 5th century AD. Nearly 12,000 archaeological remains have been discovered, ranging from prehistoric times to the late pre-Islamic period, and bear witness to the successive settlements of three ethnic groups and their adaptation to changing environmental conditions. Archaeological remains include early human tools from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, conical structures, stone piles and circular buildings, the sacred mountain of Khashm Qaryah, rock carvings, earth and stone mounds in the valley, fortresses/caravanserai, oases and ancient water systems, and the remains of the ancient city of al-Faw.
Wachau Cultural Landscape
The Wachau is a beautiful part of the Danube Valley between Melk and Krems, which preserves many traces of its evolution since prehistoric times, including architecture (monasteries, castles, ruins), urban design (towns and villages) and agricultural use (mainly grape cultivation).
Curonian Spit
This elongated dune peninsula, 98 km long and 0.4-4 km wide, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. During this time, it has been threatened by natural forces such as wind and waves. Its survival to this day is only possible due to the continuous efforts of humans to prevent the erosion of the sand spit, and to continuous stabilization and reforestation projects.
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites
Stonehenge and Avebury in Wiltshire are among the most famous megalithic sites in the world. These two sacred sites consist of circles of huge stones arranged in a pattern whose astronomical significance is still being explored. These sacred sites and nearby Neolithic sites are unparalleled testaments to prehistory.
Butrint
Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint was a Greek colony, a Roman city and the seat of a bishopric. It flourished for a time under Byzantine rule, was briefly occupied by the Venetians and was abandoned in the late Middle Ages due to the destruction of the marshes. The area formed the present archaeological site, a treasure trove of relics from various periods of the city's development.