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State of Conservation

66
Reports
24
Properties concerned
22
States Parties with SOC reports
Date end:2007close
Threats* : Erosion and siltation/ depositionclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2007 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Poverty
Yes
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2006 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Poverty
Yes
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua guatemala Guatemala 1999 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua guatemala Guatemala 1998 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua guatemala Guatemala 1994 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
caves of aggtelek karst and slovak karstCaves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst hungary,slovakia Hungary
Slovakia
2000 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) peru Peru 2007 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: destabilisation of one of the main structures
No
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) peru Peru 2006 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Growth of native vegetation (Pinkuyo), the roots of which destabilize the foundations
No
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) peru Peru 2005 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) peru Peru 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
delosDelos greece Greece 1994 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
delosDelos greece Greece 1992 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Adverse meteorological conditions
No
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary senegal Senegal 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Yes
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo panama Panama 2007 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the sites by environmental factorsb) Lack of maintenance
No
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo panama Panama 2005 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric by environmental factors
No
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions ghana Ghana 1998 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere
No
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions ghana Ghana 1996 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere
No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2003 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2002 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2001 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2000 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1998 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1997 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1996 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2007 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Significant decay of the property caused by the local climatic conditions
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2006 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: poor state of conservation
No
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2003 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2002 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2001 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2000 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
Yes
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang china China 1994 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2007 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Risk of collapse of historic buildingsb) Construction of the replica of the Gorée Memorial
No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2006 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Building threatened to collapseb) Construction of the replica of the Goree Memoria
No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2005 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Threatened state of the buildings; b) Construction of the replica of the Goree Memoria
No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Important historic buildings in a state of serious dilapidation; b) Replica of the Gorée-Almadies Memorial
No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 1998 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of some buildings
No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 1990 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of some buildings
No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2007 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Poor upkeep of the dwelling places
No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2005 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance of housing; b) Collapse of houses (three dead and others injured in May 2002)
No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2007 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the property
No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2006 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the property
No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2005 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the site
No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation
No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 1996 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) morocco Morocco 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern
No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 1995 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.); Partial collapse of a temple
No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 1994 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.)
No
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay france France 2003 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay france France 2000 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay france France 1999 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay france France 1997 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay france France 1991 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay france France 1990 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park viet nam Viet Nam 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2007 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Collapsing monumentsNo participation of community
Yes
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2006 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Collapsing monumentsb) No participation of communit
Yes
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2005 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: - Collapsing monuments- No participation of communit
Yes
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Collapsing monuments due to lack of maintenance
No
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 1996 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: General poor state of conservation
No
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness australia Australia 2001 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2007 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Poor conservation conditons for the archeological remains
No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2006 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Yes
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2005 Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: vegetation with roots seriously affecting archaeological remains
Yes
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 1999 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 1998 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 1997 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No

* : The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).

** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.


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