Rideau Canal

where. Canada

what. postcard (Canada, 2019)

Borobudur Temple Compounds

country. Indonesia

year of inscription. 1991

criteria. Cultural

This Buddhist temple, located in the province of Central Java, dates back to the 8th and 9th century CE. Constructed during the Syailendra Dynasty, its architecture reflects Buddhist concepts of cosmology. It is composed of three tiers: a base of five concentric square terraces, a middle trunk of a cone with three circular platforms, and topped by a stupa. Its walls and balustrades are decorated with carved reliefs, and on the circular platforms are 72 stupas, each containing a statue of Buddha. The temple was abandoned sometime during the 15th century CE, rediscovered in the 19th century CE, and restored in the 20th century CE.

Prambanan Temple Compounds

country. Indonesia

year of inscription. 1991

criteria. Cultural

The Prambanan Temple compounds, located on the border of Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces, is composed of Prambanan Temple and other nearby temples, creating a complex of 240 temples. These Hindu and Buddhist temples were built during the Sailendra Dynasty in the 8th century CE. Prambanan Temple itself is a Hindu temple. Sited atop its three concentric squares are three temples dedicated to the Hindu triumvirate of Hindu deities - Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma - and three temples dedicated to their vahana (animal-vehicles).

Acropolis, Athens

country. Greece

year of inscription. 1987

criteria. Cultural

The area of the Acropolis, Athens was settled as far back as the 4th millennium BCE. However, it was during the 5th century BCE, under the supervision of Pericles (c. 495 – 429 BCE), Greek statesman and general, that the most prominent sites were constructed. These include: the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Since then, the site and buildings have gone through various wars and different occupiers. Over time, these monuments have come to symbolise the architectural and artistic legacy of Ancient Greece and its place in Western civilisation.