Specialists fear planned commercial flights could compromise lunar heritage, including Neil Armstrong’s bootprints.

The World Monuments Fund’s Watch list identifies monuments of cultural and historical significance that are endangered by factors such as globalisation, tourism, conflict and climate change. An open ...

Every year, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) compiles a list of heritage sites it deems at risk, with the aim of building awareness and mobilizing action. These sites are usually Earth-bound ...

By Zachary Small For years, the World Monuments Fund has sought to draw attention and resources to endangered cultural heritage sites including Machu Picchu in Peru, temples in Cambodia and the ...

The World Monuments Watch List spotlights locations that are at risk.

Aerial view of the Maijishan Cave Temples in China Photo: Courtesy World Monuments Fund Other sites are grappling with growth in tourism that exceeds visitor infrastructure, such as the Buddhist ...

From lighthouses to terracotta sculptures to out-of-this-world spots, these important heritage sites are at risk.

The World Monuments Fund has announced its biennial list of the most endangered places on Earth — and, this year, one place that's even beyond it. The Watch List is intended to raise awareness ...

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These are just a few of the reasons the World Monuments Fund chose the 25 world monuments in its 2025 World Monuments Watch—they all face key threats to their preservation. The World Monuments Fund ...