Disappearing World

The Earth's Most Extraordinary and Endangered Places. Disappearing World uncovers the dramatic stories behind over 100 of the most threatened World Heritage sites, revealing our most precious and endangered traces of history. Sites of natural and cultural significance have been preserved under international treaty as World Heritage since 1972, with 851 properties now on the official list. Although this offers some level of protection, it does not make them completely safe. Book available from Amazon