Endangered Places on the 2022 World Monuments Watch List

Endangered Places on the 2022 World Monuments Watch List

Endangered Places on the , 2022 World Monuments Watch List.br NPR reports that for nearly 25 years, the br World Monuments Fund has compiled a biennial list br of the most endangered sites in the world. .br The current list was completed before Russia's attack on Ukraine. The nonprofit issued a statement about the events.br We urge that all precautions be taken to protect lives and avoid irreparable harm to cultural heritage in the region. , World Monuments Fund, via statement.br Our experience with post-crisis recovery around the world has revealed the lasting consequences of destruction on communities both near and far, World Monuments Fund, via statement.br Here are some of the sites that br were put on the list this year:.br Mosque City of Bagerhat, Bangladesh, "The religious landscape of ancient Khalifatabad requires climate adaptation to ensure its survival and continued service to the Bagerhat community.".br Mosque City of Bagerhat, Bangladesh, "The religious landscape of ancient Khalifatabad requires climate adaptation to ensure its survival and continued service to the Bagerhat community.".br La Maison du Peuple, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, "An important landmark and unique example of br African modernism in Burkina Faso requires rehabilitation br to enhance public life and foster civic pride.".br Heritage Buildings of Beirut, Lebanon, "The vibrant coastal city of Beirut, devastated by the blast of August 2020, needs further recovery support to protect and rehabilitate the historic buildings essential to its identity.".br Teotihuacan, San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico, "More inclusive tourism planning and visitor management at an iconic archaeological park can help address economic challenges facing surrounding communities.".br Abydos, Egypt, "Tourism and encroachment at one of Ancient Egypt's most important sites require technical expertise and careful planning to support sustainable preservation.


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