7 lesser-known UNESCO heritage sites

Located in the Himalayas, home to the third highest peak in the world, Mount Khangchendzonga.

Khangchendzonga National Park, India:

One of the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheatres outside of Italy.

Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia:

A beautiful example of Portuguese Baroque architecture in India.

Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa, India:

An intricate 11th-century stepwell with remarkable sculptures and architectural details.

Rani Ki Vav (The Queen's Stepwell), Gujarat, India:

Ancient city with hot springs and white travertine terraces, creating a visually stunning landscape.

Hierapolis-Pamukkale, Turkey:

An ancient astronomical observatory complex, predating Stonehenge.

Chanquillo, Peru:

Source: unesco.org