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Vanishing Histories, 100 Endangered Sites from the World Monuments Fund
by Colin Amery
- ART & ARCHITECTURE
- 2001
- HARD COVER
- 207 PAGES
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A stunning portrait of 100 threatened archaeological and cultural monuments around the world from Angkor, Pompeii, and Mesa Verde to lesser known buildings and sites, all listed by the World Monuments Fund. Organized geographically, each building or site gets at least a full page, usually two. Founded in 1996, the New York-based organization is dedicated to publicizing, preserving and protecting endangered examples of historic art and architecture around the world.
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