Decision 28 COM 15B.41
Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara (United Republic of Tanzania)
The World Heritage Committee,
1. Noting, with serious concern, the continuing deterioration and the serious threats
affecting the property of the Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara,
2. Considering the importance of the World Heritage property of the Ruins of
Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara, and the need for any programme
or project, local or international, to take into account the recommendations
included in international documents, particularly the World Heritage
Convention and its Operational Guidelines
3. Noting with appreciation the support provided by the Governments of France
and Japan to address some of the problems facing this property,
4. Recommends that the State Party put in place a proper management structure
and mechanism to protect the property;
5. Decides to inscribe the Runis of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara on the list
of the World Heritage in Danger.
Decision Code
28 COM 15B.41
Themes
Focal Point
AFR
States Parties 1
Properties 1
Year
2004
State of conservation reports
2004 Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara
Documents
WHC-04/28.COM/26
Decisions of the 28th session of the World Heritage Committee