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Some of the cultural criteria for a World Heritage Site include: "represents a masterpiece of human creative genius and cultural significance" and "is an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates a significant time in human history. Some of the natural criteria for a World Heritage Site include: "contains superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance" and "is an outstanding example representing major stages in Earth's history."

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