The ancient big house of Palavé, located roughly 22 km to the west of

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, the capital of the

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. Its unique architectural style and ancient age has led to its consideration to be put on the

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Tentative List on November 21, 2001 in the Cultural category.The Ancient Big House of Palavé (Ruta de Los Ingenios)
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References

World Heritage Center: The Criteria for Selection
Accessed 2009-02-26.
The Ancient Big House of Palavé (Ruta de Los Ingenios) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Accessed 2009-02-26. {{DEFAULTSORT:Palave Culture of the Dominican Republic