Nominate a Site to the 2014 World Monuments Watch!

World Monuments Watch and Enhanced Public Access

Through the Watch, WMF has collaborated with national authorities and other organizations to develop, promote, and re-envision the presentation of heritage sites. The conservation of the Temple of Hercules (1996 Watch) and the Temple of Portunus (2006 Watch) in Rome's Forum Boarium led to a reassessment of the significance and interpretation of this ancient commercial area. At the ruins of the Jesuit mission complex of San Ignacio Miní (1996 Watch) in Argentina, WMF helped create a new permanent exhibit for the existing site interpretation center. And on Easter Island, WMF helped develop a conservation and interpretation program that resulted in the construction of a new visitor center near the Orongo ceremonial village (1996, 2000 Watch). The visitor center provides an introduction to Rapa Nui National Park and helps to monitor and manage visitation to the fragile site.

Read below to learn more about how you can nominate a site to the Watch and make a difference.

The World Monuments Watch calls international attention to cultural heritage around the world that is at risk from the forces of nature and the impact of social, political, and economic change. From archaeological sites to iconic architecture, cultural landscapes to historic urban centers, the Watch identifies places of significance in need of timely action.

Nominating a site to the Watch is a two-part process. Click here to submit an initial inquiry, after which a username and password will be provided to access the secure Online Nomination Form.

Information about the 2014 World Monuments Watch can be found at wmf.org/watch. 

Questions about the nomination process should be directed to watch@wmf.org. 

Please forward this email to colleagues and contacts who might be interested in submitting a nomination. Thank you for your interest in the World Monuments Watch!