Int'l panel inspects Aomori archaeological site

Int'l panel inspects Aomori archaeological site

AOMORI, Japan - An inspector (center R) from the International Council on Monuments and Sites visits the Sannai-Maruyama archaeological site in the city of Aomori, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 23, 2011, to assess Japan's recommendation that it be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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