By Nivritti Khatri | October 10, 2025
The historic skyline and architectural harmony of the city are at great risk since the modern high-rise projects pose a threat to the cultural identity of the city.
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Elephants and rhinos are among the wildlife that have been threatened by poaching and armed conflict in this previously prosperous ecosystem in Congo.
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Illegal logging, deforestation and encroachment have continued to wipe out this important rainforest habitat of tigers, orangutans and rhinos.
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This is a delicate Kenyan ecosystem that is under threat by hydroelectric activities and climate change, which impacts the wildlife and the lives of the locals.
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These ancient Saharan rock carvings are threatened by vandalism and oil exploration: the carvings are thousands of years old.
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Historic mosques and libraries have been destroyed as a result of armed conflicts and extremist attacks, which have destroyed a section of the Malian cultural soul.
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The ancient adobe city of the Chimu people in Peru is endangered by heavy rainfall, the effects of climate and urban growth.
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These great Serbian Orthodox monasteries have been threatened by political instability and poor conservation.
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This important wetland ecosystem in the United States has continued to be destroyed by pollution, invasive species and urban development.
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The redevelopment of the city has destroyed important historical areas of this ancient Uzbek city due to uncontrollable urbanisation.
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