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Cyclone Narelle (2026)

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle was a strong, unusual, and long-lasting tropical cyclone that made multiple landfalls in Australia, specifically in the Kimberley region, Far North Queensland, and the Top End, in March 2026. It was the twenty-first tropical low, tenth tropical cyclone, and sixth severe tropical cyclone of the 2025–26 Australian region cyclone season. Narelle formed from a tropical disturbance south of the Solomon Islands on 15 March.

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Cidade Velha

Cidade Velha, which means “old city” in Portuguese, is a city in the southern part of Santiago Island in Cape Verde. It was founded in 1462 by Portuguese traders and is the oldest settlement in Cape Verde. It was once the capital of the country and was originally called Ribeira Grande by Portuguese colonists.

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Cahokia

The Cahokia Mounds, also called Cahokia, is the location of a Native American city that existed from about 1050 to 1350 CE. This city was located directly across the Mississippi River from present-day St. Louis.

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Baroque Churches of the Philippines

The Baroque Churches of the Philippines are four churches built during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. These churches were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1993. They are also recognized as national cultural treasures of the country.

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Calakmul

Calakmul (pronounced /ˌkɑːlɑːkˈmʊl/) is a Maya archaeological site located in the Mexican state of Campeche, deep within the jungles of the Petén Basin region. It is 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the Guatemalan border. Calakmul was one of the largest and most powerful Mayan cities.

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Old city of Damascus

The old city of Damascus (Arabic: دِمَشْق ٱلْقَدِيمَة, romanized: Dimašq al-Qadīmah) is the historic center of Damascus, Syria. This city is one of the oldest places in the world that people have lived in without stopping. It has many places with old artifacts, such as churches and mosques.

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Ancient City of Bosra

The Ancient City of Bosra is an archaeological site found in the city of Bosra, Syria. This site shows the history of the Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim civilizations. It was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1980.

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Ancient Aleppo

The Ancient City of Aleppo (Arabic: مدينة حلب القديمة, romanized: Madīnat Ḥalab al-Qadīma) is the historic center of Aleppo, Syria. Before the Syrian Civil War, many areas of the ancient city had remained nearly the same since they were built between the 11th and 16th centuries. Because of repeated invasions and political problems, people in the city created separate, self-sufficient neighborhoods and districts.

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Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve

The Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve (French: Réserves naturelles de l’Aïr et du Ténéré) is a protected area in Niger. It includes several different types of protected areas and is named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reserve covers the eastern part of the Aïr Mountains and the western part of the Ténéré desert.

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Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

The Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman are ancient systems used to collect, move, store, and spread water. These systems were built around AD 500 in the Omani regions of Dakhiliyah, Sharqiyah, and Batinah. They are part of a type of irrigation system that has been used for about 5,000 years in the Middle East.

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