One of Greece’s most significant classical sites, the sanctuary of Delphi in Mount Parnassus, central Greece, was under threat in the 1980s. When the site was nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Status in 1987, plans were afoot for an aluminium plant to be built near the scenic site.

UNESCO asked the Greek government to find another location for the plant, which it did. The ancient sanctuary of Delphi joined the list of sites protected for future generations to enjoy.

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