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Monemvasia: The Castle That Still - But Barely – Breathes
People travel great distances to experience historic places—while enjoying the comforts that make a true holiday. And in turn, countless livelihoods depend on tourism. But what happens when tourism begins to reshape the very values and history of a place? What if it goes so far that it affects the core of its being?
International Support Needed: Save Papoura Hill Archaeological Monument and Landscape
Amid the construction of yet another airport in central Crete, a large and unique archaeological site was uncovered at the very top of Papoura Hill, in Pediada region. Now, the Citizens’ Committee for the Protection of Papoura is fighting to preserve both the monument and the centuries-long relationship between people and their lands.
Support Beirut, save the silos from demolition
BEIRUT’S GRAIN SILOS: AN ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENT, A SHIELD FOR THE CITY AND A MEMORIAL FOR SURVIVORS