| The banks of the Nile are lined with ancient monuments and unusual sites, like banana plantations. |
| Historic buildings and ancient monuments across North Yorkshire continue to be threatened by neglect and decay, a report has revealed. |
| Normally, land owners are encouraged to apply for grants to restore listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments on the at risk register. |
| However, historic buildings and ancient monuments are a finite and irreplaceable resource. |
| Already there are 12 hotels to accommodate the 880,000 tourist trips made here each year, plus five ancient monuments and 146 listed buildings. |
| In many respects York is the king of cities because of its unique history and the fantastically preserved ancient monuments. |
