World Heritage Site Collection (page 9)

The Crypt, Durham Cathedral, 1893. Creator: Unknown
The Crypt, Durham Cathedral, 1893. The Romanesque cathedral in Durham dates almost entirely from the 12th century. It was a medieval site of pilgrimage due to the presence of the remains of St

Walls and Towers of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1896. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

The Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 1902. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios
The Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 1902. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

Port Arthur. Looking West, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Port Arthur. Looking West, 1901. Convict-built church at Port Arthur, a former penal colony on the Tasman Peninsula, Australia built within the British Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries

Scene of Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Scene of Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1929. Canterbury Cathedral was founded in 597, completely rebuilt c1070-1077, enlarged at the beginning of the 12th century

Font, St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Font, St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. Norman tub font, in the oldest parish church in continuous use in the English-speaking world

St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. Creator: Unknown
St. Martins Church, Canterbury, 1929. The oldest parish church in continuous use in the English-speaking world

St. Sernin, Toulouse, 1890. Creator: Unknown
St. Sernin, Toulouse, 1890. The Roman Catholic Basilica of Saint-Sernin was built in Romanesque style c1080-1120 and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

One of Britains Sea Gateways, c1948. Creator: Unknown
One of Britains Sea Gateways, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

The Walls of Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Walls of Jerusalem, 1890. Between 1537-1541, Sultan Suleiman I of the Ottoman Empire ordered the ruined walls of Jerusalem be rebuilt. They are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Citadel of Cairo (Built by Saladin), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Citadel of Cairo (Built by Saladin), 1890. Cairo Citadel was fortified by Salah al-Din (Saladin) between c1176- 1183 to protect it from Crusaders and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site

General View of Cairo, 1890. Creator: Unknown
General View of Cairo, 1890. Cairo was founded in 969 AD by the Fatimid dynasty, Cairo Citadel was fortified by Salah al-Din (Saladin)

The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. The Red Fort in Delhi was the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1856 and was built in 1639 by Emperor Shah Jahan

Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Lutherhaus built 1504 as part of the University of Wittenberg, was home to Martin Luther, (1483-1546) of the Protestant Reformation for most of his adult life

The Market Square, Wittenberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Market Square, Wittenberg, 1890. Wittenberg in Saxony-Anhalt on the River Elbe, famous for connection with Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

Burgos, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Burgos, 1890. Historic capital of Castile, the Gothic Cathedral is a World Heritage Site. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier

Door of the Mamelukes, The Citadel, Cairo, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Door of the Mamelukes, The Citadel, Cairo, 1890. Scene of the massacre of the Mamluks at the Cairo citadel on March 1st, 1811, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Founded in 597 and largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174 with extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine of

Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Bell Harry Tower, designed by John Wastell during 15th century at Canterbury cathedral, listed as a World Heritage Site

Entrance to a Shinto Temple, in the Nikko district of Japan, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to a Shinto Temple, in the Nikko district of Japan, 1936. Torii at Futarasan jinja, is one of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site

One of many Temples at Nikko, Japan, a Pilgrimage site of sacred Shrines, 1936
This is one of the many Temples at Nikko, a country district in Japan, whither Pilgrims come from all parts of the country to visit the sacred shrines, 1936

Notre Dame, Antwerp, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Notre Dame, Antwerp, 1890. Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, built c1352-1521 by Jan and Pieter Appelmans. The belfry is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Tower of London, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Tower of London, 1890. Castle on the River Thames, founded 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England, the White Tower built by William the Conqueror in 1079 became a symbol of oppression

The Escurial, near Madrid, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Escurial, near Madrid, 1890. El Escorial, historic residence of the King of Spain, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Philip II of Spain engaged Spanish architect Juan Bautista de Toledo on designs

Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. Creator: Keystone View Company
Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. The Forth Rail Bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

Tomb of Cyrus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Cyrus, 1890. Lime stone tomb of Cyrus II (c600-530BC), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire in his capital city of Pasargadae. A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Sphinx, 1890. The Great Sphinx, may have been built by during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c2558-2532 BC). From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Giza Pyramid complex, built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom and the Great Sphinx believed to have been built by during the reign of the Pharaoh Khafre

Ruins at Karnak, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ruins at Karnak, 1890. Construction of Karnak Temple Complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom and continued to the Ptolemaic period

The Temple at Luxor, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Temple at Luxor, 1890. Luxor Temple, a large Ancient Egyptian sandstone temple complex built c1400 BC. UNESCO World Heritage Site. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Site of Troy, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Site of Troy, 1890. The ancient site of Troy setting of the Trojan Wars c1194-1184 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Ruins at Persepolis, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ruins at Persepolis, 1890. Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, the ruins of Persepolis are a World Heritage Site. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Rock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rock-Temples at Abousimbel, 1890. Temple at Abu Simbel carved in 13th century BC, 19th dynasty reign of Ramesses II in memorial to the Pharoah and his wife, Nefertari. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tower of London - famous old palace and prison of royalty - England, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Tower of London - famous old palace and prison of royalty - England, 1901.The Tower of London, officially Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London

Canterbury Cathedral - Interior View, Canterbury, England, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Canterbury Cathedral - Interior View, Canterbury, England, c1910. Founded in 597, the cathedral was completely rebuilt between 1070 and 1077

Durham Cathedral - Viewed from across the River, England, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Durham Cathedral - Viewed from across the River, England, c1910. The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham

Agra. The Jumma Musjid, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Jumma Musjid, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. The Jasmine Tower, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Jasmine Tower, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. Balcony of the Jasmine Tower, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. Balcony of the Jasmine Tower, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. The Dewan-i-Khas Showing the Taj, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Dewan-i-Khas Showing the Taj, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. The Dewan-i-Khas or Hall of Public Audience, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Dewan-i-Khas or Hall of Public Audience, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. Interior of the Moti Musjid. (Pearl Mosque. ), c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. Interior of the Moti Musjid. (Pearl Mosque.), c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Sikandra. The Tomb of Akbar. Monument on Roof, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Sikandra. The Tomb of Akbar. Monument on Roof, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. The Taj Mahal near view, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Taj Mahal near view, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. The Khas Mahal and Zenana, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Khas Mahal and Zenana, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Sikandra. Gateway of the Tomb of Akbar, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Sikandra. Gateway of the Tomb of Akbar, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. The Dewan-i-am, or Hall of Public Audience, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Dewan-i-am, or Hall of Public Audience, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Fatehpur Sikri. Pillar in the Dewan-i-Khas, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Fatehpur Sikri. Pillar in the Dewan-i-Khas, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

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