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World Heritage Sites refer to cultural and natural sites of outstanding universal value, as designated by UNESCO. These sites represent the shared heritage of humanity and are protected for future generations. As part of the Archaeological Monuments hierarchy, World Heritage Sites may include ancient ruins, historical buildings, and other structures that hold significant archaeological value. They are a subset of Archaeological Sites, which encompasses all locations with evidence of past human activity, and Places, which is the broadest category referring to any location or setting. In short, World Heritage Sites under Archaeological Monuments are culturally and naturally significant sites that have been recognized by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.