The Tunis medina in Tunisia has been suffering from neglect, its historic buildings falling apart and population decreasing since the 1960s push to modernize the city. But citizens are stepping in to breathe new life to the ancient town.
The old town of Kabul in Afghanistan has been ravaged by war for decades, but relief efforts have been progressively turning the Old City around: homes and cultural artifacts are being restored, and the economy is steadily picking up.
The J. Paul Getty Trust is raising awareness towards cultural heritage and its value to global society by devoting $100 million to help protect the world’s common heritage from threats including political pressures and climate issues.