Threats Grid

Heritage is often lost or damaged in conflict as a consequence of development (both buildings and agricultural expansion). It’s important to note that

Another threat, which is often forgotten, is the consequences of neglect. During conflict and following environmental disaster, staff may not be able to

Looting is often regarded as an unfortunate side-effect of armed conflict and environmental disaster, but it can cause extensive damage in its own

Some sites are damaged by their deliberate use and reuse. Although, at first glance, this may seem to be an issue of awareness,

Cultural property can also be damaged by deliberate targeting of two types. Put (very) simply, a site may be deliberately targeted if it

It has been suggested frequently that most cultural property is destroyed during conflict through collateral damage (the unintentional or incidental damage, affecting facilities,

If cultural property protection is not identified as an issue either before an armed conflict, or when prioritising activity following an environmental disaster,

A considerable amount of heritage has been damaged and destroyed by fighting simply because the armed forces were not aware of it, or