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VCG, VCG via Getty Images People mourn their ancestors and the deceased at a cemetery in Quanzhou during the traditional Qingming Festival, or Tomb-sweeping Day. Jul 26, 2021 Neda Ulaby Every year since 1978, UNESCO has picked a number of World Heritage Sites for their outstanding universal value and to help preserve places threatened by neglect, climate change and overdevelopment. Over the years, more than a thousand sites, both natural and cultural, have been added to the list, ranging from the Galapagos Islands and Yellowstone National Park (which were among the very first sites chosen) to this year s entries. Support comes from Cultural sites include a Chinese city once known as the emporium of the world. An important stop on the Silk Road, Quanzhou s tapestry of ancient bridges and pagodas also includes one of the oldest mosques in China and other glimmers of the workings of a vibrant 10th-century city. The selection puts China near the top of the list of countries w

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