2013年6月19日 星期三

Endangered European Historical Sites

Roman Amphitheater of Durrës: This 2nd-century A.D. amphitheater, known in antiquity as Epidamnus or Dyrrachium, was discovered in the 20th century. Its recent find means the structure, in Albania’s Butrint National Park, has endured advanced deterioration.
Roman Amphitheater of Durrës: This 2nd-century A.D. amphitheater, known in antiquity as Epidamnus or Dyrrachium, was discovered in the 20th century. Its recent find means the structure, in Albania’s Butrint National Park, has endured advanced deterioration.
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Buffer Zone: The aftermath of the Turkey-Cyprus dispute saw the creation of this buffer zone in 1974, which cuts across the historic center of Nicosia, Cyprus. Abandonment has undermined the architectural value of the medieval and neoclassical structures.
Buffer Zone: The aftermath of the Turkey-Cyprus dispute saw the creation of this buffer zone in 1974, which cuts across the historic center of Nicosia, Cyprus. Abandonment has undermined the architectural value of the medieval and neoclassical structures.
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Vauban’s Fortifications: King Louis XIV’s military engineer, Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, was tasked with designing these mountain fortifications in Briançon, France, at the crossroads of five alpine valleys. Rocky foundations threaten the site.
Vauban’s Fortifications: King Louis XIV’s military engineer, Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, was tasked with designing these mountain fortifications in Briançon, France, at the crossroads of five alpine valleys. Rocky foundations threaten the site.
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Monastery of San Benedetto Po: Architect Giulio Romano, the only Renaissance artist mentioned in Shakespeare’s work, designed the main buildings of this complex near Mantova, Italy. A restoration was largely completed when May 2012 earthquakes set back progress.
Monastery of San Benedetto Po: Architect Giulio Romano, the only Renaissance artist mentioned in Shakespeare’s work, designed the main buildings of this complex near Mantova, Italy. A restoration was largely completed when May 2012 earthquakes set back progress.
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Monastery of Jesus: Closed for decades, this monastery in Setúbal, Portugal, is one of the first examples of the Portuguese late Gothic style ‘Manueline.’ Spain and Portugal signed a treaty here in 1494, paving the way for Europe’s expansion abroad.
Monastery of Jesus: Closed for decades, this monastery in Setúbal, Portugal, is one of the first examples of the Portuguese late Gothic style ‘Manueline.’ Spain and Portugal signed a treaty here in 1494, paving the way for Europe’s expansion abroad.
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Mining Landscape of Roşia Montană: Mining has shaped this Romanian site for more than three millennia. Underground structures consist of a vast network that includes equipment and artifacts. Large-scale surface mining for gold threatens the site today.
Mining Landscape of Roşia Montană: Mining has shaped this Romanian site for more than three millennia. Underground structures consist of a vast network that includes equipment and artifacts. Large-scale surface mining for gold threatens the site today.
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Armenian Church of St. George: The church, now in an advanced state of decay, served as the spiritual home to the Armenian community in Mardin, Turkey, for centuries. It was founded in 420 A.D. and last used in 1915, when the Armenians left the city.
Armenian Church of St. George: The church, now in an advanced state of decay, served as the spiritual home to the Armenian community in Mardin, Turkey, for centuries. It was founded in 420 A.D. and last used in 1915, when the Armenians left the city.
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