Bolivian city in danger of collapse
AFP Published
July 1, 2014








United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (Unesco) World Heritage Committee has recently added the colonial city of Potosi to the List of World Heritage in Danger, stating “potential degradation of the historic site by the mining operations, instability and risk of collapse of the Cerro Rico, deficiencies in conservation and inefficient enforcement of protective legislation” as reasons behind its decision.
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Zamal Khan
Jul 03, 2014 01:29pm
Here the entire nation is in danger of collapse. Who is bothered about some old city in Bolivia anyway!
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Arisha G
Jul 05, 2014 12:14am
These pictures are both stunning and scary at the same time.
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