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UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat

UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Ziggurat of Ur in Iraq, mosques in Isfahan, the Moai statues on Easter Island, and the Great Wall of China are facing accelerated erosion and deterioration due to climate change impacts including rising temperatures, sea level rise, extreme weather, and salinization. A 2025 study indicates 80% of sites are under climate stress, threatening their structural integrity and cultural significance.

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UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat

Apr 11, 2026, 4:00 AM

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