Hasankeyf among most endangered heritage sites

Turkey's ancient city of Hasankeyf and its surroundings has been shortlisted for the Seven Most Endangered program 2016 by Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank InstituteEuropa Nostra, the leading European heritage organization, and the European Investment Bank Institute announced on Dec 10 the 14 monuments and sites shortlisted for "The Seven Most Endangered" program 2016 by an international panel of experts in various fields. 

The ancient city of Hasankeyf from Turkey and its surroundings was among those heritage sites. The other endangered landmarks from 14 European countries included:

The Archaeological site of Ererouyk and village of Ani Pemza, Armenia; the Palace of Justice in Brussels, Belgium; the Patarei Sea Fortress in Tallinn, Estonia; the Helsinki-Malmi Airport, Finland; the Colbert Swing Bridge in Dieppe, France; the Castle in Divitz, Germany; Kampos of Chios, Greece; the Venice Lagoon, Italy; Castle Rijswijk, the Netherlands; Y-block in Oslo, Norway; the Valflores Palace and Estate, near Lisbon, Portugal; the Convent of St. Anthony of Padua, Extremadura, Spain; and Mavisbank House, near Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. 

Final list in March 

Some of these sites are in danger due to neglect or inadequate planning/development, others due to a lack of resources or expertise. The final list of seven sites will be unveiled at a public event in Venice on March 16, 2016. The 14 shortlisted monuments and sites were selected taking into account their outstanding heritage and cultural values as well as the grave danger that they are facing. 

The commitment of various public and private stakeholders and the engagement of the local communities to rescuing those sites were also considered...