World Heritage Sites that could disappear anytime

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Samarra Archaeological City, Iraq​

Why it's endangered: UNESCO added Samarra to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2007, the same year it was designated as a cultural heritage. The main threats to the site arise from a lack of proper management by local authorities, according to UNESCO.

 

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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, Chile​

Significance: The two former saltpeter refineries in the remote Pampas of northern Chile served as a community for thousands of workers throughout the first half of the 20th century, until they became ghost towns in the 1950s.

 

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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works, Chile​

Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the ghost towns to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2005 when the Tarapacá earthquake caused significant damage to the site.

 

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Historic Center of Vienna, Austria​

Significance: Austria's capital city evolved from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a medieval and Baroque city and culminated in the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, during which it established itself as the leading European music center.

 

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Historic Center of Vienna, Austria​

Why it's endangered: UNESCO added Vienna's historic center to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2007 in light of a proposed high-rise project that could negatively impact it, according to The Guardian.

 

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Potosí, Bolivia​

Significance: Perched 4,000 m above sea level, Potosí was considered the world’s largest industrial complex in the 16th century as a result of its silver mines.

 

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Potosí, Bolivia​

Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the site to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2014 due to degradation of the Cerro de Potosí, caused by continuing mining operations.

 

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Abu Mena, Egypt​

Significance: The holy city, monastery complex, and Christian pilgrimage hub was built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria, who died in the late third century.

 

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Abu Mena, Egypt​

Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the archaeological site to the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2001 following agricultural efforts in the area that led to a considerable increase in water levels in the soil, causing several other structures to collapse.

 

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Tomb of Askia, Mali​

Significance: Built in 1495, this 17-meter pyramidal structure is believed to be the burial site of Askia Mohammad I (sometimes spelled Muhammad or Mohamed), a prolific emperor of the Songhai Empire.

 

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Tomb of Askia, Mali​

Why it's endangered: UNESCO placed the tomb on its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2012 in an effort to mitigate the threats caused by the armed conflict in the region.

 

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sbf, world heritage site, may not be around in 6.9 years depending on who takes over after unker sam passes the torch.

Shit hole shielding criminal bullies that should be torched and burnt to dust immediately.

 

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Portobelo-San Lorenzo, Panama​

Significance: The fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo were built in the 17th and 18th century by the Spanish Crown to protect transatlantic trade.

 

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Portobelo-San Lorenzo, Panama​

Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the fortifications to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2012 due to environmental factors, lack of maintenance, and urban developments.

 

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Coro, Venezuela​

Significance: Dating back to 1527, this city is unique for its fusion of local traditions, Spanish Mudéjar, Antillean, and Dutch architectural styles.

 

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Coro, Venezuela​

Why it's endangered: UNESCO added the port city to its List of World Heritage in Danger in 2005 following two consecutive years of heavy rains that considerably damaged several buildings, according to the Smithsonian.