Armenia’s Ererouyk, Ani Pemza Among 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe

Archeological site of Ererouyk. (Source: Europa Nostra)

YEREVAN(Public Radio of Armenia) — The Archaeological site of Ererouyk and the village of Ani Pemza in Armenia, have been named part of the 7 Most Endangered heritage sites in Europe in 2016. The remaining endangered sites include Patarei Sea Fortress in Tallinn in Estonia, Helsinki-Malmi Airport in Finland, Colbert Swing Bridge in Dieppe of France, the Kampos of Chios in Greece, the Convent of St. Anthony of Padua in Extremadura of Spain, and the Ancient city of Hasankeyf and its surroundings in Turkey.

Europa Nostra, the leading European heritage organization, and the European Investment Bank Institute (EIBI) made the announcement during a public event at the Ateneo Veneto in Venice, Italy.

These gems of Europe’s cultural heritage are in serious danger, some due to lack of resources or expertise, others due to neglect or inadequate planning. Urgent action is therefore needed. Expert missions to the sites will be arranged and feasible action plans submitted by the end of the year. “The 7 Most Endangeredâ€