Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns

country. Thailand

year of inscription. 1991

criteria. Cultural

The Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns consists of three closely related ancient towns: Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, and Kamphaeng Phet. The first two are in Sukhothai province while the third is located in Kamphaeng Phet province. Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam, which existed in the 13th and 14th century CE, while Si Satchanalai was its spiritual centre. Kaemphaeng Phet, located at the kingdom’s southern border, was an important frontier city. The large number of monuments, buildings and temples, and architectural designs found here are distinctly Buddhist and represent the beginning of Thai architecture and art, known as the “Sukhothai style”.

Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy

country. Indonesia

year of inscription. 2012

criteria. Cultural

This cultural landscape is composed of rice farmlands on both flat land and terraces, their water irrigation management systems, as well as the relevant, associated water temples that are found on the island-province of Bali. This social system is known as subak and it dates back to the 9th century CE. It is based on a Balinese religious-philosophical concept, the Tri Hita Karana, which harmonises the realms of the spirit, the human world, and nature.

Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex

country. Thailand

year of inscription. 2005

criteria. Natural

The Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex is composed of five near-contiguous protected areas - Khao Yai National Park, Thap Lan National Park, Pang Sida National Park, Ta Phraya National Park, and Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary - spread across the provinces of Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Rachisima, Prachinburi, Srakaew, and Burirum. The area is home to more than 800 species of fauna, including a number of endangered ones.

The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes

where. France
what. stamp (France, 2019)

Mistaken Point

where. Canada
what. stamp, printed on postal card (Canada)

Mistaken Point

where. Canada
what. postcard (Canada, 2019)

La Grand-Place, Brussels

where. Belgium
what. postcard (Belgium, 2019)