Watch How These 12 Amazing Landmarks Get Ruined By Tourists

Petra, Jordan

Lost in the desert for more than 1,000 years, the spectacular rose-colored ancient city is now Jordan’s biggest tourist attraction and one of the world’s most famous heritage sites. Although visitor numbers have decreased here, as they have across the Middle East due to safety concerns, tourism is still taking its toll.

According to Responsible Travel, dangers to the precious sandstone structure include tourists riding donkeys up the steps to the monastery and simply walking around or leaning on walls.

Garbage and vendors peddling unethical souvenirs are another blight on the ancient treasure. The Petra National Trust has advice on how to visit responsibly.