World Heritage Site Archives - Page 10 of 42

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Vernacular Architecture in the Mid-West United States

August 19, 2016August 23, 2016

Many people would ask what is different about vernacular architecture compared to regular architecture, I know I did. I found it especially challenging to talk …

Built Heritage, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions

Traditional Timber Constructions in Belarus

August 19, 2016August 23, 2016

The concept of vernacular architecture, as a distinguish style, includes a diverse number of local historical and non historical cultural constructions. They include traditional residential, …

Built Heritage, Discover, Heritage, Religious, Traditions

How Foreign Conquest Influenced the Indian Architecture

August 18, 2016October 9, 2016

India as a diverse land of wealth, rich culture, and heritage. It has always attracted the attention of foreigners. They galloped with the intent to …

My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Traditions

The Ngonde Vernacular Architectural Styles

August 18, 2016September 2, 2016

Malawi, commonly known as ?The Warm Heart of Africa? is a nation with diverse cultures. Among the cultures include; The Ngoni, the Chewa, the Tumbuka, …

Best of 2016, Heritage, Student Program

Casoni: The Simpliest Form Of Addressing Human Needs

August 18, 2016December 19, 2016

Traditions are a very important part of people’s lives. They are defined as a belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with …

Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Looking for the ‘Real’ English Cottage?

August 18, 2016August 23, 2016

The most interesting history is what you discover by yourself; uncovering clues to a place, or an individuals, heritage in places often overlooked by others. …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Student Program, Urban

Delhi Shikargah: Medieval Architectural Hunting Lodge

August 18, 2016August 23, 2016

Delhi Shikargah, have seized to provide the pleasure, as built for. Once hunting places, they have now become a part of dilapidated residential zones. These …

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Uncovering the Mysteries of the Mameluks: Egyptian Vernacular Heritage

August 17, 2016September 2, 2016

Cairo ? one of world?s few continuously inhabited ancient cities has been home to the world?s greatest civilizations. Each of these in turn made the …

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The Warehouse District of Hamburg? The Speicherstadt

August 17, 2016September 2, 2016

The former ?duty-free zone? Speicherstadt is part of one of the biggest and oldest goods handeling centers of Germany and belonged to the old trading …