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Historic Town of Zabid

Threats to the Site (2000)

Today the city is in decline and in a very poor state of conservation. A mission of experts has observed serious deterioration in the city's heritage: around 40% of the city's houses have been replaced by concrete buildings, and other houses and the ancient souk are in a deteriorating state. The Yemeni government had asked for Zabid to be inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger to facilitate its preservation.

History - List in Danger

  • 2000

1. Reporting Trend*

* Based on the frequency at which the World Heritage Committee has deliberated over this property over the past 15 years. 0 = minimum reports, 100 = maximum reports.
For more information consult the The State of Conservation of the World Heritage Forest Network