World Heritage Sites are special places that are important to the history, culture, or nature of the world. They are chosen by UNESCO , an organization that works to protect important places for future generations.

World Heritage Sites are places of great importance to the history, culture, and nature of the world. UNESCO selectsthese sites to be protected for future generations

1. The Great Wall of China (China)

The Great Wall of China is one of the longest walls in the world. It was built to protect the country from invaders, and it is said to be visible even from space!

• New Words:
  • Wall : A strong structure built to protect or divide.
  • Invader : Someone who enters a place to take control.

2. Machu Picchu (Peru)

Machu Picchu is an ancient city in the mountains of Peru. It was built by the Inca peoplecall it “The Lost City .”

• New Words:
  • Ancient : Very old or from a long time ago.
  • City : A large and busy place where people live and work.

3. Mount Fuji (Japan) Mt. Fuji (Japan)

Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan. It is a symbol of beautyand strength for the Japanese people. Every year, manypeople climb it.

• New Words:
  • Mountain : A very high hill.
  • Climb : To go up something, like a mountain.

4. The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)

The Pyramids of Giza are giant stone structures built as tombs for pharaohs . They are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World .

• New Words:
  • Pyramid : A structure with triangular sides.
  • Tomb (墓 はか) : A place where someone is buried.

5. Stonehenge (United Kingdom)

Stonehenge is a circle of large stones in England. No one knows exactly why it was built, but it may have been usedfor ceremonies .

• New Words:
  • Stone (石 ishi) : A small or large rock.
  • Ceremony (儀 ぎしき) : A special event or activity.

6. The Colosseum (Italy)

The Colosseum is a large amphitheater in Rome where gladiators once fought. It is a symbol of ancient Roman engineering .

• New Words:
  • Amphitheater (円慶劇) : A round building with seats around it.
  • Gladiator (剣とうし) : A fighter in ancient Rome.

7. The Amazon Rainforest (South America)

The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It is home to many plants and animals found nowhere else .

• New Words:
  • Rainforest : A forest with a lot of rain.
  • Tropical : Warm and wet all year round.

8. The Taj Mahal (India)

The Taj Mahal is a beautiful white marble building built by a king for his deceased wife. It is a symbol of love and one of the most visited places in India.

• New Words:
  • Marble : A type of smooth, shiny stone.
  • Love (愛 あい) : A strong feeling of care for someone.

9. The Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)

The Galapagos Islands are famous for their unique animals, such as giant tortoises. They also influenced Darwin’s theory of evolution.

• New Words:
  • Island : Land surrounded by water.
  • Unique : One of a kind or special.

10. Angkor Wat (Cambodia)

Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex in Cambodia. It was built as a Hindu temple but later became a Buddhist site.
アンコール・ワットはカンボジアにある大きなな寺院（じいん）で、最初はヒンドゥー教の寺院（じいん）として建てられ、その後仏教（ぶっきょう）の寺院（じいん）になりました。

• New Words:
  • Temple (寺院　じいん): A place for worship.
  • Buddhist (仏教の　ぶっきょう): Related to Buddhism, a religion.

Let’s Explore Together! 一緒に世界を探検しよう！

There are over 1000 World Heritage Sites around the world! Which one do you want to visit the most?
世界には1000以上の世界遺産があります！みんなはどこに行ってみたいですか？