Zoe

Member since March 2025

#681 46 21

My rubric for each site:

  • 1 star: I personally could not see the value of the sight -- I don't think I have rated any site this so far! Perhaps if the site is closed to the public it would receive 1 star from me.
  • 2 stars: There are some major draws to visiting, perhaps there is no signage, or the sight itself is not accessible to see. Maybe I personally don't enjoy the site but I could see why it was made a WHS.
  • 3 stars: Average WHS. There should hopefully be some signage, and some indication of the importance of the site. It is interesting and enjoyable to visit, but maybe not worth an entire detour for.
  • 4 stars: Memorable! With some tweaks, it would be 5 stars. Maybe better facilities, renovations, etc.
  • 5 stars: What makes a WHS my favorite is when I feel the experience speaks for itself; even without researching about the site before hand, I can clearly see its importance through the infrastructure, design, and signage.

Countries so far: United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Thailand, Germany, Turkey, Georgia, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta

Recent Visits
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    June 12, 2025
    Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Megalithic Temples of Malta, Valletta
  • 1
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    May 27, 2025
    Hierapolis-Pamukkale
  • 2
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    May 25, 2025
    Aphrodisias, Ephesus
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About Zoe

First name
Zoe
Member since
March 2025
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Visits
Rank
#681
WHS
46
Tentative Sites
21
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Reviews
12
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Reviews by Zoe

Megalithic Temples of Malta by Els Slots

Megalithic Temples of Malta (Inscribed)

Megalithic Temples of Malta

I managed to visit 4 of the 6 inscribed temples so I wanted to leave some short thoughts on them (and also some updated pricing info)! You can buy a …

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Sardis (Nominated)

Sardis

Sardis was a great change of pace from the tourist-filled Ephesus and Pamukkale. The gymnasium alone is very impressive, and has a somewhat different visual weight to it from the …

Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia by Els Slots

Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of M… (Inscribed)

Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia

I recently visited Aslanhane Mosque (in Turkish, Arslanhane Camisi) in Ankara as I was already in the city for the day due to a flight connection. This Seljuk mosque, built …

Çatalhöyük by Solivagant

Çatalhöyük (Inscribed)

Çatalhöyük

I visited this site in May 2025. As mentioned, there is a brand new museum that is really well-done. There's interactive screens and buttons you can press to learn about …

Göbekli Tepe by Luis Filipe Gaspar

Göbekli Tepe (Inscribed)

Göbekli Tepe

I visited Göbekli Tepe back in March 2025. As mentioned, you can take the bus from the stop outside the archeology museum. The archeology museum itself is a must-see; …

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Ani (Inscribed)

Ani

I visited Ani in April 2025 so I thought I would give an update on the site now :)

Getting to Ani was very easy. There is a small …

Sümela Monastery by Roman Bruehwiler

Sümela Monastery (On tentative list)

Sümela Monastery

I visited Sümela Monastery in fall 2024. It is possible to reach it via tour from Trabzon, although you can also drive yourself, if you prefer. The walk inside involves …

Diyarbakir Fortress and Hevsel Gardens by Luis Filipe Gaspar

Diyarbakir Fortress and Hevse… (Inscribed)

Diyarbakir Fortress and Hevsel Gardens

This site covers a lot of ground and is hard to get a feel for on your own — just the walls of the city themselves are the 2nd widest …

Bursa and Cumalikizik by Els Slots

Bursa and Cumalikizik (Inscribed)

Bursa and Cumalikizik

Bursa is easily accessible by ferry and/or bus from Istanbul, making it worth a day trip or two to see. I used the Moovit app to navigate the public transportation …

Anatolian Seljuks Madrasahs by Can SARICA

Anatolian Seljuks Madrasahs (On tentative list)

Anatolian Seljuks Madrasahs

I visited both Madrasahs in Erzurum and it was a worthwhile experience. Double Minaret Madrasah has a free museum inside, whereas the Yakutiye Madrasah museum is paid. Both involve going …

Odunpazari Historical Urban Site by Roman Bruehwiler

Odunpazari Historical Urban S… (On tentative list)

Odunpazari Historical Urban Site

Odunpazari is a picturesque neighborhood of Eskisehir, a mid-size city easily accessible by train from Ankara. It is very walkable once you arrive, and you can wander around the colorful …

Arslantepe Mound  by Can SARICA

Arslantepe Mound (Inscribed)

Arslantepe Mound

I visited in Spring 2025. There are extensive renovations going on currently, so I would estimate only around 30% of the site is available to view currently. In addition, the …