Is it because the cause of the environment , tourism , regional conflict or a series of other things , was no doubt a lot of relics of ancient heritage at risk of disappearing world . To make sure that you visit these sites before it 's too late , we have a top 10 list of endangered world heritage . You might be surprised . Not too late to take precautions .
Dampier Rock Art Complex , Murujuga , Australia.
The world's largest collection of art , the aboriginals of the Northwest Australian Petroglyphs carved thousands of years old , and some even thought to date back to 10,000 BC . Industrial development has been damaged 7.2 % to 24.4 % of the
petroglyphs , the supply of natural gas in the area threatens the
Dampier rock art complex .
The rescue mission :
It has been
listed in the National Trust of Australia endangered locale , although the Australian government is still hesitant to intervene . Australian Rock Art Research Association along with other agencies to continue to push the government for the relocation industry elsewhere .
Sonargaon - Panam City , Bangladesh.
In this ancient city, you will find a variety of
architecture of the Sultanate, Mogul and colonial periods of Bangladesh from the 15th century to the 19th century . Many Mogul and colonial monuments are also found here . Plagued by various problems including flooding , rising sea levels , earthquakes , illegal development and employment, as well as vandalism.
Sonargaon are in serious danger .
Rescue Mission :
Recovery while some projects undertaken by the state Department of Archeology is underway in several monuments more important , more funds are needed to
assist these agencies in realizing the goal of preserving this place of extinction .
Chinguetti Mosque , Mauritania , West Africa.
Found in one of the seven holy cities of Islam ,
Chinguetti Mosque century in Mauritania , West Africa , which was built in the 13th century and served as a merchant to stop the journey across the Sahara that bring valuables such as gold and ivory . Desertification is threatened with extinction , in addition to flooding , extreme temperatures and avalanches , this represents a constant source of threat to the UNESCO World Heritage site .
The rescue mission :
Although the
mosque has not been closed and is still used for religious purposes , established in the area of climate change is needed to prevent completely disappeared from the
mosque .
Panama Canal , Panama City , Chagres River.
One of the most impressive engineering feats in modern history , in the Panama Canal has a very large function of the international community . Up to 40 ships per day through this channel . However , with a request to use the channel continues to increase at the same time that the average amount of water in Lake Gatun decline , one of the most important waterways in the world face unexpected complications . Largely as a result of deforestation , increasing the number of bins can be found at the bottom of the lake , which will reduce the number of vessels that can accommodate alley .
Rescue Mission :
The proposal to expand the canal was approved by the government in 2006 . As part of this project , Entryways and reutilization Water Basins are being planned to alleviate this problem . The project is expected to be completed in 2015 .
Dhangkar Gompa , Himachal Pradesh , India.
Dhangkar part of the complex and one of the five major Buddhist monastic center , the temple was built several thousand years ago , was found in a remote area on the border between India and Tibet . As a result of negligence in addition to erosion of the hill which is located in the temple , it is important ancient sites and deteriorating .
Rescue Mission :
The monastery conservation is preparing a plan to save the temple and seek support to carry out their plans . Keeping temple also need to consider how to encourage tourism in the area without damaging the site .
Old Damascus , Syria.
One of the oldest , continuously inhabited cities in the world , Old Damascus is slowly being demolished by modern construction . The area is home to many ancient sites , including eight city gates and many sites referenced by Christian and Islamic religious texts . More recently , CHAPTER Tuma ( Saint Thomas ' Gate ) , which leads to the old Christian quarter of the Old Damascus , has been recognized threatened by destruction and abandonment .
The rescue mission :
Many of these endangered relic of the old covenant residential location in the search for new , more modern facilities , old buildings that fell into disrepair . A commitment to restore the building , instead of demolishing them as needed.
Babylon , Iraq.
Lying 80 miles south of Baghdad , Babylon was originally a city of Mesopotamia , considered by many as one of the cradles areas of civilization . Since 2300 BC , there are also many considered to be the holy city of Babylon . This ancient site is certainly significant in human history and unfortunately just one of the many historic sites in Iraq damaged by the conflict in the region .
Rescue Mission :
This endangered locale is not currently in a position to offer the economy a lot of resources to rebuild and historical sites , and assistance in rebuilding this site will likely be needed from outside the government and other bodies .
Leh Old Town , Ladakh , India.
Ancient capital of the kingdom of Ladakh , Leh Old Town is intact and rare in the medieval town of Himalayans . This locale is known for its endangered travelers multiday treks between monasteries , as well as the rich diversity of exotic wildlife including endangered species such as the snow leopard . In the modern , changing weather patterns that include heavy rains that destroy the city , which are not built to withstand these conditions . In addition , the development and modernization while trying to maintain a balance of traditional architecture is proving to be a difficult task .
The rescue mission :
Infrastructure should be improved in Ladakh , and the World Monument Fund has delineated a series of steps to be taken in order to save the old town , including the maintenance and increase of business for the rest of the buildings , many of which are in a poor state .
The Coral Triangle , Sulu and Sulawesi Seas.
Located on the sea between Indonesia , Malaysia and the Philippines , the Coral Triangle is the richest place various coral reefs , plants and animals that live in the world , with more than 450 species of coral can be found here . Travelers from all over the world come to this place to dive and see the turtles nesting . A study from John Hopkins University , however , found that approximately 70 % of coral reefs in the sea from Southeast Asia are threatened with extinction . Culprits responsible for the damage to the reefs include fishing practices that use explosives and cyanide , as well as general overfishing , coral bleaching , sedimentation , and pollution .
The rescue mission :
One way to protect coral reefs is to implement Marine Protected Area ( MPA ) . MPAs promote responsible fisheries and habitat protection . Their goal is to protect and preserve reefs and assist them in a lot of endangered marine life in the same way as national parks are managed .
Greenland.
The Greenland ice sheet covers about 81 % of the island, and consists of 1/20 of all the ice in the world . He should melt , the state will split and become famous glaciers island nation and region will no longer be a tourist . Polar bears lose habitat , ice melting faster and could result in major flooding in the region in the United States , including Los Angeles .
The rescue mission :
Reduce carbon emissions by motor vehicles and industrial control output is the best way to deal with shrinking glaciers . That can not be denied how to change the level of potential harmful substances in the air is by planting trees . You can do by itself and some of the city which supports projects that include planting trees .
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