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CyArk - Honouliuli Internment Camp
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1942 CE - 1946 CE, Designated as a new unit of the National Park Service in February 2015 by Hawaiian-born President Barack Obama, the physical remains of the Honouliuli Internment Camp serve as a tangible reminder that during World War II, the U.S. government, under Executive Order 9066, forced over 120,000 people of Japanese heritage to leave their homes and businesses and live in confinement camps.

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Arts and Humanities
United States history
World history
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06/06/2017
CyArk - Jaulian
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100 CE - 400 CE, The early evolution and spread of Buddhism - The Buddhist monastery and associated stupas of the Jaulian archaeological complex shed light on the early evolution and spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road. The site was constructed between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE and is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Northern Pakistan, part of the ancient Kingdom of Gandhara. Jaulian is one of many Buddhist sites constructed throughout the region during the Kushan period which was marked by general prosperity, a cosmopolitan mix of cultures, and state support of architecture.

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Architecture
Arts and Humanities
CTE
World history
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06/06/2017
CyArk - Jerash
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900 BCE - 146 BCE, The amphitheaters found around the Mediterranean are one of the most important legacies left from ancient civilizations. Their architecture, acoustics, and quality of structure give clue to their social importance and craftsmanship. As important as they were historically, they are equally as important now to the living legacy from tourists to local performers. However, it is also this continued interest that has become a contributing factor to the deterioration of these sites. ATHENA Project

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Architecture
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CTE
World history
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06/06/2017
CyArk - John Muir Birthplace
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1838 CE - 1849 CE, John Muir's Birthplace attracts around 15,000 visitors of all ages each year from all over Scotland and the rest of the world. Some come as pilgrims to visit the birthplace of their inspiration while others come with little knowledge of Muir. They all learn more about John Muir's life and legacy, are encouraged to participate in conservation and to follow in Muir's footsteps.

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Architecture
Arts and Humanities
CTE
World history
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06/06/2017
CyArk - Lincoln Memorial
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1914 CE - 1922 CE, This titan of American national heritage grew up as a poor boy on the frontier. Reading books by candlelight, whether after long hours at school or on the farm, proved invaluable to young Lincoln. He later served as a store clerk, a river trader, and a "rail-splitter" used to hard physical labor. A plain speaker for plain folks, Lincoln blended his love of the written word with a strong work ethic and pursued a legal career, then a political one from the Illinois state legislature to the U.S. Congress. Here was a man who aspired to lead a nation.

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Architecture
Arts and Humanities
CTE
United States history
World history
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06/06/2017
CyArk - Lukang Longshan Temple
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17th - 18th Century, The Lukang Lonshan temple is both the largest temple in Lukang, a large coastal city in Western Taiwan and the most well-preserved buildings dating from the Qing Dynasty in the country. The site is considered is a national monument and is revered by many Taiwanese. The temple was damaged in an earthquake in September of 1999 and suffered extensive damage to several important structural features.

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Architecture
Arts and Humanities
CTE
World history
Date Added:
06/06/2017