Unfortunately some sites have been delisted over the years due to various reasons. In this post, we will explore the delisted World Heritage Sites and the reasons behind their removal.
1. Arabian Oryx Sanctuary, Oman (2007) The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary in Oman was delisted in 2007 due to the government's decision to reduce the size of the protected area by 90%. The sanctuary was originally designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994 for its efforts to conserve the Arabian Oryx, a species that was once on the brink of extinction. However, the reduction in the protected area meant that the sanctuary no longer met the requirements for World Heritage Site status. 2. Dresden Elbe Valley, Germany (2009) The Dresden Elbe Valley in Germany was delisted in 2009 due to the construction of a four-lane bridge that crossed the river and changed the area's landscape. The valley was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2004 for its cultural landscape, which included Baroque-style architecture and gardens. However, the construction of the bridge compromised the integrity of the site, leading to its delisting. 3. Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, UK (2021) The Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City in the UK was delisted in 2021 due to the construction of new buildings that impacted the site's historic skyline. The city was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2004 for its role as a major trading center during the British Empire's peak. However, UNESCO found that the new developments undermined the site's authenticity and integrity. I hope to add guides to visiting these sites in the future, We decided that visiting the Oryx Reserve wasn't worth the hassle and detour during our time in Oman due to the lack of information. Many other sites are listed as threatened and could potentially end up on this list.
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