World Monuments Fund To Restore Monte Albán Archaeological Site in Oaxaca, Mexico

More than $1 million will support disaster response and restoration efforts at following a September 2017 earthquake.
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Nominations Now Open: 2018 WMF/Knoll Modernism Prize

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the biennial award recognizes innovative solutions to preserve or save threatened modern architecture.
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San Pedro Apóstol de Andahuaylillas Church

Explore six years of conservation and community engagement at the sixteenth-century "Sistine Chapel of the Andes."
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20 Places That Changed the World

Uncover the stories behind each of the homes, churches, and community centers that make up the Alabama Civil Rights Sites consortium, included on the 2018 World Monuments Watch.
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My Journey Through Our Work at Angkor

WMF President & CEO Joshua David reflects on nearly thirty years of conservation and capacity building at the iconic sites.
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On My Watch: The Last Resident of Sirius

Every place has a person. We sat down with Myra Demetriou, who will move from the iconic 2018 World Monuments Watch site this month, to discuss her life, her home, and her fight for public housing.
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Saving the world's most treasured places

The 2018 World Monuments Watch calls attention to 25 sites, their challenges, opportunities, and the communities that cherish them. Since 1996, the biennial program has issued a call to action for 814 sites facing daunting threats or compelling opportunities for protection, conservation, and engagement.

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Help Restore Heritage Sites in Crisis

Join the heritage enthusiasts who are helping communities recover following disaster.  You can a play direct role in restoring and rebuilding the vital cultural heritage that communities need and treasure.
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Twenty Years of the World Monuments Watch

Since its launch in 1996, the World Monuments Watch has served as a catalyst for action for hundreds of sites, leading to improved safeguarding of places of cultural heritage, more suitable tourism management, and increased community engagement.
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Explore the 2018 #WorldMonumentsWatch

Discover the cultural sites recognized through the 2018 Watch.

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Sustainable Tourism Pledge

Unmanaged tourism can damage cultural sites. Visitors can make a difference. Travel responsibly with these ten simple guidelines.

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