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For decades, short-termism and conflicting interests have prevented a sustainable plan for Venice from being developed or enacted
World Heritage Site status may also be removed from Liverpool's waterfront after excessive development
Venetians are leaving the city in thousands because rents are unaffordable, while more than 11% of social housing stands empty
It is unclear who is behind the construction of the ecotourism park, which resulted in the destruction of at least three unexplored archaeological mounds
The comprehensive exhibitions features never before shown loans of ancient golden objects and a VR tour of Machu Picchu
Archaeologists fear the structural changes aimed to improve access to the Unesco site will “dramatically” change its form
Eyewitnesses say Eritrean military stormed an Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Axum, killing hundreds
Unesco has expressed alarm that the development will encroach onto the protected zone of the World Heritage site
Plus, French museums revolt against lockdown closures and artist Crystal Fischetti on Karla Black
Organisation points out that Peru has not carried out an analysis of the heritage impact on Machu Picchu, Cusco and an Inca road network as requested by Unesco
Our World Heritage says it is stepping in to save at-risk locations as “safeguarding has become a secondary concern” for Unesco
President Erdogan’s plans to convert the museum have drawn fire from Greece and the US
Many Unesco World Heritage sites that are also working monasteries have been accused of reacting slowly to the pandemic
One of the world's oldest rock art sites is now accessible through virtual reality
Digital visualisations gathered for online exhibit will be a “blueprint” for heritage managers planning climate adaptation in the future
Wael Shawky, Superflex and eL Seed are among the artists who will base works on the ancient history of the region
The third edition of Anozero in Coimbra includes works by Steve McQueen, Anna Boghiguian, and the Portuguese duo João Maria Gusmão & Pedro Paiva
The non-governmental organisation Europa Nostra recommends that the World Heritage Committee put the lagoon city on the endangered list
France is due to provide a report on the fire-ravaged church this year
Nearly a decade after the Arab Spring scared off tourists, the Petra Museum is poised to welcome back visitors—and open up access for locals
Wim Delvoye, one of the artists who submitted a proposal, says he is confident the government will pivot to his solution
A petition has been launched to prevent the Peruvian government from continuing the project
Thirty international archaeology teams have been invited to the desert land.
Thai army cedes ground but future of Cambodian World Heritage site remains unresolved
If the draft is approved by two-thirds of member countries at the General Conference next month it will be sent out for ratification. US and Russian support unlikely.
Damage to the Egyptian Museum is just the latest example of the politicisation of archaeology.
The site is considered one of the holiest in Iraq, containing the remains of two of the Prophet's descendants
There are fears that the new station will be a target for insurgents; Unesco powerless to protect the World Heritage site
“To see this happen breaks my heart”, says archaeologist Dr Henry Wright
28 out of 60 nominations were added to the list, raising awareness of 'masterpieces' that are under threat from modernisation