What can damage the World Heritage site?

Deliberate destruction of heritage

• Vandalism.
• Graffiti.
• Politically motivated acts.
• Arson.

What is the destruction of cultural heritage?

Deliberate and systematic destruction of cultural heritage, such as that carried out by ISIL and other terrorist organizations, is regarded as a form of cultural genocide.

What are the threats to cultural heritage?

THREATS TO HERITAGE

• Lack of military awareness.
• Lack of planning.
• Collateral and accidental damage.
• Specific (or Deliberate) targeting and damage.
• Deliberate reuse of sites.
• Looting and pillage.
• Enforced neglect.
• Development.

What are the causes of deterioration of national heritage?

High population growth, improper disposal of solid and liquid wastes are polluting the heritage. Large number of our cultural heritage are degrading due to lack of maintenance. Ignorant and selfish people, pollute the cultural sites and damage the cultural property such as shrines, temples and paved roads.

Where did Isis destroy historical sites?

In July 2014, ISIL destroyed one of the tombs of prophet Daniel (also in Mosul) with explosives. On 24 July 2014, the tomb and mosque of the prophet Jonah was also destroyed with explosives.

Which country deleted heritage sites?

Three sites have been completely delisted from the World Heritage List: the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary in Oman, the Dresden Elbe Valley in Germany and Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City in the United Kingdom.

Why are heritage sites at risk?

Armed conflict and war, earthquakes and other natural disasters, pollution, poaching, uncontrolled urbanization and unchecked tourist development pose major problems to World Heritage sites.

Why are the world heritage site in danger?

Great Barrier Reef: climate change wreaking havoc But due to climate change and rising water temperatures, it has lost more than half of its coral. Storms, gas drilling and shipwrecks also pose threats to the World Heritage status of the underwater wonderworld.