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Independence Hall 2013-10-01 12:52:45
Independence Hall in Philadelphia may be considered the birthplace of the United States of America: it was here that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, the Articles of Confederation uniting the 13 colonies were ratified in 1781, and...
Keywords: Patrimoine, World Heritage, UNESCO, Heritage
Read MoreCahokia Mounds State Historic Site 2013-10-01 12:31:33
Cahokia Mounds State historic site is the most comprehensive affirmation of the pre-Columbian civilizations in the Mississippi region. It is an early and eminent example of pre-urban structuring, which provides an opportunity to study a type of social organization, on...
Keywords: World Heritage, Convention, Heritage, Patrimoine
Read MoreChaco Culture 2013-10-01 12:28:24
Chaco is an example of a prehistoric or protohistoric culture that is remarkable for its monumental public and ceremonial buildings and its distinctive architecture. The cultural sites of Chaco Culture National Historical Park They are part of the history and...
Keywords: Heritage, Patrimoine, Patrimoine, UNESCO
Read MoreTaos Pueblo 2013-10-01 12:43:59
Taos is a remarkable example of a traditional type of architectural ensemble from the pre-Hispanic period of the Americas and unique to this region which has successfully retained most of its traditional forms to the present day. Thanks to the...
Keywords: UNESCO, Patrimoine, World Heritage, Heritage
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