Iran · Building
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai, Farasfaj
A Safavid-era caravanserai in Farasfaj, Iran, reflecting the dynasty's infrastructure investment and the prosperity of historic trade routes…
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Afghanistan · Building
Shahr-e-Gholghola
An archaeological site in Bamyan, Afghanistan, where Genghis Khan's favorite grandson was killed in 1221, prompting the khan…
Azerbaijan · Area
Shaki, Azerbaijan
A Silk Road trading city in Azerbaijan's Caucasus foothills, Shaki preserves the Palace of Shaki Khans and a…
China · Building
Shanhai Pass
The Ming dynasty's easternmost Great Wall fortress, guarding China's only easily traversable route between north and northeast through…
Japan · Building
Shikina-en
A royal garden retreat in Naha where the kings of the Ryūkyū Kingdom enjoyed pavilions and water features…
Japan · Building
Shiraito Falls
A cascading waterfall near Mount Fuji flowing in delicate strands down volcanic rock, named for its resemblance to…
Israel · Building
Shivta
An ancient desert city in Israel's Negev, Shivta preserves traces of a once-thriving hub on the Incense Route.…
Japan · Building
Shōkasonjuku Academy
A small 19th-century academy in Hagi where philosopher Yoshida Shōin taught the intellectual leaders of Japan's Meiji Restoration,…
Mexico · Area
Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve
A UNESCO-protected biosphere reserve spanning 5,280 sq km of Caribbean coast and jungle in Quintana Roo, safeguarding 23…
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