The Old City of Jerusalem which is exposed to ongoing Judaization activities has been listed recently by the UNESCO among its endangered world heritage sites.
55 out of 1052 heritage sites around the world including the Old City in Jerusalem feature on the UN cultural organization’s List of World Heritage in Danger.
The sites in danger also include the archaeological city of Samarra Tomb of Askia in Mali and the ancient cities of Sana’a Damascus and Aleppo.
Conflicts natural disasters pollution poaching uncontrolled urbanization and unchecked tourism development pose major problems to these world heritage sites UNESCO says.
These sites are exposed to two types of dangers either ascertained or potential threats according to its classification.
