After their success in saving the temples in Egypt, UNESCO went on to save more sites around the world. They protected lagoons in Venice, ruins in Pakistan ...
HI, Is "ruins" in the above equal to "remains?" Thanks.
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The remains of buildings and human constructions, yes. I wouldn't use just 'remains' though as it is often used about human bodies.
— Nona the brit
The remains of buildings and human constructions, yes.
I wouldn't use just 'remains' though as it is often used about human bodies.
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