- Landmarks Foundation
Landmarks Foundation, founded in 1997 and based in
New York City , is anon-profit organization created to conservesacred sites andlandscape s around the world. The foundationmotto is "protecting sacred sites globally." [http://www.landmarksfoundation.org/] Landmarks Foundation Website]The following defines what the Landmarks Foundation was founded to ward and why:
Whether locations are in current use today or relics left by vanished ancestors, these sacred places are tangible and sometimes intangible focal points for the
beliefs ,ritual s andreligion s that define human societies. These structures and integral natural settings are threatened by economic expansion,desecration ,pollution and neglect as well as bynatural disasters anderosion . Just like the natural world, mankind's spiritual heritage is in need of dedicated protection.The Landmarks Foundation directs funding and technical expertise to local groups that cannot protect their sacred cultural heritage without assistance. Selection of specific projects is based on cultural significance and degree of jeopardy. In describing their methods, a spokesperson for Landmarks Foundation remarked that "Piecemeal restoration is no substitute for a master plan...". [http://www.economist.com/diversions/displaystory.cfm?story_id=7066270] "The Economist, Jun 15th 2006]
Sites to which the Landmark Foundation has lent it efforts towards protecting include the following: [ [http://www.landmarksfoundation.org/projects_current.shtml] Landmarks Foundation, current projects] [ [http://www.landmarksfoundation.org/projects_previous.shtml] Landmarks Foundation, previous projects]
* the
stone spheres of Costa Rica
* theMoai ofEaster Island
* the Kaleshwar Temple Complex inIndia
* theMisión Santa Catarina Virgen y Mártir andHuichol sacred sites inMexico
* the ruined city ofAni and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross onLake Van inTurkey
* theSajama Lines ofBolivia The Landmark Foundation relies upon donations for its funding.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , Robert de Rothschild, Princess Elizabeth, and Mesrob II are among its members and supporters. The Landmark Foundation's advisory board is a multi-national assembly of conservation experts from around the world. [ [http://www.landmarksfoundation.org/funding.shtml] Landmarks Foundation, funding]References
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