The Trans-Iranian Railway (Persian: راهآهن سراسری ایران, romanized: Râh-âhan-e Sarâsari-ye Irân) was a major railway project begun in Iran in 1927 and finished in 1938. It was built under the leadership of Iran’s ruler at that time, Reza Shah. The railway was entirely funded using money from Iran.
Luang Prabang, also known as Xieng Thong and sometimes spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. Its name, which means “Royal Buddha Image,” comes from the Phra Bang, a statue that represents Lao leadership. In 1995, the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it combines Lao buildings, European-style colonial structures, and more than 30 Buddhist temples.
Luang Prabang, also known in the past as Xieng Thong, and sometimes spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital city of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. The name means “Royal Buddha Image” and comes from the Phra Bang, a statue that represents Lao leadership. In 1995, the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it combines traditional Lao buildings, European-style colonial structures, and more than 30 Buddhist temples.
Bremen City Hall (German: Bremer Rathaus) is the home of the President of the Senate and Mayor of Bremen, Germany. It is one of the most important examples of Brick Gothic and Weser Renaissance architecture in Europe. Since 1973, the building has been protected as a historical site.
Tongariro National Park, located in the central North Island of New Zealand, is the oldest national park in the country and the sixth national park created worldwide. It has been acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because it has both cultural and natural importance. The active volcanic mountains Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro are situated in the middle of the park.
The Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Industrial Heritage is a group of places connected to Japan’s industrial growth during the Meiji period. This heritage is part of Japan’s industrial history. The Tomioka Silk Mill was built in 1872 in Gunma Prefecture, which became an important center for sericulture, the process of raising silkworms and producing raw silk.
The Tomb of Askia, located in Gao, Mali, is believed to be the burial place of Askia Muhammad I, one of the most important emperors of the Songhai Empire. It was built at the end of the fifteenth century and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO describes the tomb as an excellent example of traditional mud-building methods used in the West African Sahel region.
Tiya is an archaeological site in central Ethiopia. It is located in the Soddo woreda, within the Gurage Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region, which is south of Addis Ababa. The site is famous for its large stone pillars, many of which have some type of decoration.
Tipasa, sometimes called Tipasa in Mauretania, was a Roman settlement in the Roman province of Mauretania Caesariensis, now known as Tipaza, and located in coastal central Algeria. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1982. It was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger list in 2002.
Timgad, also known as Marciana Traiana Thamugadi, was a Roman city in the Aurès Mountains of Algeria. It was built by Emperor Trajan around 100 AD. The city’s full name was Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi.