Hoh Xil, also known as Kekexili (Mongolian for “Blue Ridge”) or Aqênganggyai (meaning “Lord of Ten Thousand Mountains”), is a remote area in the northeast part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. On July 7, 2017, Hoh Xil in Qinghai was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list as “the largest and highest plateau in the world.”
The Pyu city-states were a group of independent cities that existed from about 200 BCE to the mid-11th century in what is now Upper Myanmar. These city-states were established by the Pyu people, who migrated from Tibet to Mainland Southeast Asia. The Pyu people were the earliest known inhabitants of Burma, and their history is recorded in historical documents.
The Putorana Plateau, also called the Putorana Mountains, is a mountainous region in Russia. It is a large landform with many mountain ranges. The closest large city is Norilsk, which has limits on visitors from other countries.
The Purnululu National Park is a World Heritage Site in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. The park covers an area of 239,723 hectares (592,370 acres) and is located about 300 kilometers (190 miles) south of Kununurra. Halls Creek is to the south of the park.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a protected area in the Philippines. It is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the western coast of the island of Palawan, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of the city of Puerto Princesa. The park includes the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, also called the Puerto Princesa Underground River or simply the Underground River.
Provins (French pronunciation: [pʁɔvɛ̃]) is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. During the Middle Ages, Provins was an important economic center and hosted annual trading fairs.
Sarazm (Tajik: Саразм) is an ancient town and a jamoat in north-western Tajikistan. It dates back to around 4,000 BC. Carbon-14 dating shows the site was used from about 3,900 BC to 2,100 BC.
The Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. It was added to the list in 1979. The site includes 15 prehistoric locations in the Vézère Valley, located in the Dordogne department.
The Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde are a UNESCO transboundary World Heritage Site. It is located in the Côa Valley of Portugal and Siega Verde, Spain.
Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps are a group of ancient settlements built between about 5000 and 500 BC near lakes, rivers, or wetlands in and around the Alps. In 2011, 111 sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. These sites are located in Switzerland (56), Italy (19), Germany (18), France (11), Austria (5), and Slovenia (2).