Despite being A-listed, the 1906 building is very much alive as an example of heritage continuing to meet demand. 2 Leven Street, 0131-529 6000, fctt.org.uk/kings_theatre.uk/kings_theatre
The culture secretary, Fiona Hyslop said: "It will be an excellent example of heritage regeneration of one of the finest surviving Scottish residences, dating from the late 16th century.
In the US, there are many examples of successful heritage fundraising programmes, like the one run by the American Cancer Society (ACS) around their Relay for Life event.
"If the World Heritage system is to have any value, it must address the most serious threats to the most iconic examples of world heritage," she said.
Since when is two out of eight a good mark?" Earthjustice attorney Martin Wagner said: "If the World Heritage system is to have any value, it must address the most serious threats to the most iconic examples of world heritage".
All told, Akšamija's Memory Matrix involved some 500 participants, from attendees at the Cairo Maker Faire who sketched examples of cultural heritage, to the students who project-managed and designed and manufactured the pixels, to the volunteers who showed up to hang them.
Their wish list included 14th- and 15th-century icons and richly illustrated manuscripts, miniature mosaics created in court ateliers of Constantinople and elaborately embroidered religious vestments of silk, gold and gems, each a priceless example of cultural heritage.
The UN secretary general, António Guterres, tweeted that he was "horrified" by the destruction of the cathedral, which he called "a unique example of world heritage that has stood tall since the 14th century".
Much of that music – including examples of the rich heritage of Rwanda – would otherwise have disappeared.
