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Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
The tomb was discovered in 1944 and dates back to the Hellenistic period at the end of the 4th century BC. It is part of a large Thracian necropolis near Theutopolis, the capital of the Thracian King Theutes III. The domed tomb has a narrow corridor and a circular chamber, both decorated with frescoes representing Thracian funeral rites and culture. The paintings are the best-preserved masterpieces of Hellenistic art in Bulgaria.
Historic City of Trogir
Trogir is a prime example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period, and successive rulers built many fine public and residential buildings and fortifications here. Beautiful Romanesque churches here are complemented by outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period.
Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape
The site is located on the Bakircay Plain in the Aegean region of Turkey. The Acropolis of Pergamon was the capital of the Attalid dynasty during the Hellenistic period and a major center of learning in the ancient world. Magnificent temples, theaters, colonnades or porticoes, gymnasiums, altars, and libraries were built on a slope surrounded by a wide wall. The rock-hewn Sanctuary of Kybele, located on another hill to the northwest, is visually connected to the Acropolis. The city later became the capital of the Roman province of Asia and was famous for the healing center of the Temple of Asklepios. The Acropolis is located in and around the modern town of Bergama below the hill, which is dotted with ancient tombs and Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman ruins.
Nemrut Dağ
The mausoleum of Antiochus I (69-34 BC) is one of the most magnificent buildings of the Hellenistic period. Antiochus I ruled the Kingdom of Commagene, which was established in Syria and north of the Euphrates River after the disintegration of Alexander's empire. The mausoleum of Antiochus I is one of the most magnificent buildings of the Hellenistic period. The fusion of its pantheon and the fact that the kings' lineage can be traced through two sets of legends, Greek and Persian, attest to the dual origins of the kingdom's culture.
Archaeological Site of Cyrene
Cyrene was a Greek colony on the island of Thera and one of the major cities of the Greek world. It was Romanized and was a great capital until an earthquake in 365. Its ruins, which record a thousand years of history, have been famous since the 18th century.
Archaeological Site of Sabratha
Sabratha was a Phoenician trading post and sales point for products from the African hinterland. It was part of the short-lived Numidian Kingdom of Masinissa before being Romanized and rebuilt in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.
Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church
The Jelling tombs and one of the runic stelae are typical representatives of Nordic pagan culture, while the other runic stelae and the church reflect the Christianization of the Danish people in the mid-10th century.
Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue
In addition to their artistic significance, these missions recall the Jesuit Christianization of the Rio de la Plata valley in the 17th and 18th centuries and the social and economic initiatives that accompanied it.
Archaeological Area of Agrigento
Agrigento was founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century BC and became one of the major cities of the Mediterranean world. Its pre-eminence and pride are reflected in the remains of its magnificent Doric temples, many of which remain intact today beneath fields and orchards. Selected excavation areas reveal the burial customs of later Hellenistic and Roman towns, as well as the early Christian inhabitants.