article_snippet: Extensive restoration work is needed to preserve the ancient structure, which is at risk from erosion from a nearby riverbed as well as a compromising tilt, similar to the tower at Pisa.
article_snippet: Not only is the monument miles away from the nearest human settlement, the monument miles lies in a dangerous Taliban stronghold making travel to the region virtually impossible.
article_snippet: When, and indeed if, the remaining site will be excavated is doubtful.
article_snippet: The Grand Mosque in Ancient city of Aleppo - Syria is at risk due to the ongoing civil war that blights the country .
article_snippet: And even if you do get to it, the first Church is in danger of crumbling - with the roof structure being vulnerable to lack of maintenance and repair.
article_snippet: as well preservation relies on the unlikely partnership of the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority, so as well remains at high risk.
article_snippet: Desertification has left many of Timbuktu's buildings vulnerable, while political instability in the region prohibits all but essential travel .
article_snippet: Situated in the gateway to the Sahara desert, the ancient mosques and libraries of Timbuktu are under now at the mercy of the elements.
article_snippet: Climate change and desertification has left many of the buildings vulnerable, and continued political instability in the region prohibits all but essential travel.
article_snippet: exposed to worrying levels of destruction.
highlights_snippet: The Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan and the ancient city of Aleppo in Syria risk being lost forever .
  