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Global Heritage Network Sees Impressive Growth in First Year

December 28, 2011

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In March, GHF launched Global Heritage Network (GHN), the first early warning and threat monitoring system devoted exclusively to saving endangered cultural heritage sites in developing countries.  Since then, GHN has attracted hundreds of conservation experts around the world, collected and publicized key information about an expanding number of endangered cultural sites, and been profiled by major media outlets such as National Geographic and USA Today.

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GHF Fellow Interviews Director of National Museum of Afghanistan about Mes Aynak

September 29, 2011

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For the past year, we have been covering a site called Mes Aynak, where archaeologists are racing against the clock to excavate an ancient Buddhist monastery. The reason for the rush: a Chinese mining company that is scheduled to develop the overlapping copper mine (the second-largest unexploited copper mine in the world) in less than three years. The deal is expected to secure more than $3 billion for Afghanistan’s struggling economy, but the payoff is bittersweet for those troubled by the loss of such magnificent cultural heritage.

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GHF Preservation Fellow Documents Syria’s Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites

September 06, 2011

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With a history of civilization that dates back as far as virtually any place on earth, Syria is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of cultural heritage. Sadly, many of its most historic and celebrated sites are at risk due to both natural and man-made factors, leaving the future of Syria’s cultural heritage in a constant—and increasing—state of jeopardy.

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GHF Announces 2011 Preservation Fellows

July 22, 2011

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GHF is pleased to announce the 16 recipients of the 2011 Global Heritage Preservation Fellowships. Intended to support cultural heritage preservation and community development at sites throughout the developing world, the Global Heritage Preservation Fellowship Program provides support to young researchers to make a difference while gaining skills and experience in the field.

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Tags: Afghanistan, Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia, Chavin de Huantar, China, Fujian Tulous, Hampi, India, Marcahuamachuco, Mes Aynak, Micronesia, Pakistan, Peru, Pingyao, Preservation Fellowships, Turkey, Turkmenistan