from The Independent -
Is Unesco damaging the world's treasures?
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When too much of a good (but irrelevant) "thing" becomes a danger ...

"The World Heritage seal is a guarantee of preservation. At least that's the perception. But now many within the conservation community are convinced Unesco is failing. They say the moribund organisation is teetering on its once sound foundations as its principles and priorities crumble under the weight of bureaucracy and outside influence. The World Heritage emblem has come to represent a grandiose marketing tool – fodder for "things to see before you die" coffee-table books."