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Reports
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Properties concerned
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States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date end:2004close
Region: Asia and the Pacificclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
agra fortAgra Fort india India 2004 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of Agra Fort
No
agra fortAgra Fort india India 2003 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
agra fortAgra Fort india India 1997 Air pollution, No
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves india India 2002 Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings
No
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves india India 2001 Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings
No
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves india India 1997 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, No
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains china China 2004 Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains china China 2003 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
No
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains china China 1998 Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient city of polonnaruwaAncient City of Polonnaruwa sri lanka Sri Lanka 1998 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient city of sigiriyaAncient City of Sigiriya sri lanka Sri Lanka 2001 Air transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient city of sigiriyaAncient City of Sigiriya sri lanka Sri Lanka 1998 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2003 Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2002 Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2001 Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2000 Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1999 Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1998 Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1997 Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1996 Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1995 Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1994 Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1993 Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
Yes
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro pakistan Pakistan 1997 Flooding, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration
No
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro pakistan Pakistan 1995 Flooding, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration
No
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro pakistan Pakistan 1991 Flooding, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration
No
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines philippines Philippines 2000 Housing, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), No
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines philippines Philippines 1998 Housing, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), No
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines philippines Philippines 1997
Other Threats: Need to raise public awareness and to ensure proper conservation measures
No
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds indonesia Indonesia 2004 Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds indonesia Indonesia 2003 Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds indonesia Indonesia 1995 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
churches and convents of goaChurches and Convents of Goa india India 1999 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou china China 2004 Interpretative and visitation facilities, No
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments viet nam Viet Nam 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration and enhancement of the monumental architecture of Hué
No
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments viet nam Viet Nam 2000 Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, No
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments viet nam Viet Nam 1999 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, No
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments viet nam Viet Nam 1998 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, No
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments viet nam Viet Nam 1997 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, No
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments viet nam Viet Nam 1996 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments viet nam Viet Nam 1995 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments viet nam Viet Nam 1994 Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Other Threats: Fire
No
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley afghanistan Afghanistan 2004 Civil unrest, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Consolidation of the cliffs and niches; b) Lack of a long-term on-site monitoring system
Yes
elephanta cavesElephanta Caves india India 1997 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, No
ellora cavesEllora Caves india India 2002 Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings
No
ellora cavesEllora Caves india India 2001 Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings
No
ellora cavesEllora Caves india India 1997 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, No
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri india India 2004 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri india India 2003 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri india India 1997 Air pollution, No
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2004 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work
Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2003 Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2002 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2001 Ground transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2000 Ground transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, No
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 1999 Ground transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, No
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2004 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2003 Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2002 Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2001 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2000 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 1999 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
hiroshima peace memorial (genbaku dome)Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) japan Japan 2001 Earthquake, No
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara uzbekistan Uzbekistan 1998 Management activities, No
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara uzbekistan Uzbekistan 1997 Management activities, No
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2004 Earthquake, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls
No
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2003 Earthquake, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls
No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2004 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2003 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2002 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2001 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2000 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 1999 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 1998 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 1996 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, No
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara japan Japan 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, No
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara japan Japan 2003 Ground transport infrastructure, No
historic mosque city of bagerhatHistoric Mosque City of Bagerhat bangladesh Bangladesh 1995 Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, No
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 2004 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
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 2003 Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, No
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 Air pollution, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, No
itchan kalaItchan Kala uzbekistan Uzbekistan 1998 Management activities, No
itchan kalaItchan Kala uzbekistan Uzbekistan 1997 Management activities, No
itsukushima shinto shrineItsukushima Shinto Shrine japan Japan 2001 Earthquake, No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2003 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2001 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2000 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1999 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1998 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1997 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1996 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1995 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1994 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1993 Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1992 Avalanche/ landslide, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Management activities,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1991 Avalanche/ landslide, Management activities,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1990 Avalanche/ landslide, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1989
Other Threats: Collapse of the roof of a Temple
No
khajuraho group of monumentsKhajuraho Group of Monuments india India 2000 Illegal activities, Land conversion, No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 2004 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 2003 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple
No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 2002 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple
No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 2001 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple
No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 2000 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment
No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 1999 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment
No
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya india India 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, No
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya india India 2003 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, No
mausoleum of the first qin emperorMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor china China 2002 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
mausoleum of the first qin emperorMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor china China 1994
Other Threats: earthen architecture conservation problems
No
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2004 Commercial development, No
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2003 Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, No
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2002 Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, No
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1995 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam afghanistan Afghanistan 2004 Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument
Yes
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam afghanistan Afghanistan 2003 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument
Yes
mogao cavesMogao Caves china China 1994
Other Threats: Deterioration of the mural paintings in the caves due to salt migration; Some built features have nothing to do with the site and should be destroyed (concrete tower, modern blockhouse, ...)
No
mountain resort and its outlying temples, chengdeMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde china China 1998 Air pollution, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Many buildings in a bad state of conservation
No
mountain resort and its outlying temples, chengdeMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde china China 1996 Air pollution, Housing, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Many buildings in a bad state of conservation
No
my son sanctuaryMy Son Sanctuary viet nam Viet Nam 2002
Other Threats: Presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO)
No
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications sri lanka Sri Lanka 2001 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications sri lanka Sri Lanka 1999 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications sri lanka Sri Lanka 1997 Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian china China 2001 Financial resources, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Industrial pollution
No
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian china China 2000 Financial resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations
No
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian china China 1999 Financial resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations
No
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian china China 1996 Financial resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations
No
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian china China 1994 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable archaeological strata and cave roof
No
prambanan temple compoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds indonesia Indonesia 1995 No
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple sri lanka Sri Lanka 1999 Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Other Threats: General deterioration of the Golden Temple
No
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple sri lanka Sri Lanka 1997 Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2004 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2003 Avalanche/ landslide, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2002 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2001 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2000 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 1999 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 2004 Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Absence of photographic information and lack of action taken with regard to the “fragmentary terracotta plaques in the custodian’s house”
No
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 2003 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the authentic characteristics of the property
No
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 2002 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the authentic characteristics of the property
No
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 1995 Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, No
sacred city of anuradhapuraSacred City of Anuradhapura sri lanka Sri Lanka 1998 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
sacred city of kandySacred City of Kandy sri lanka Sri Lanka 1999 Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Terrorism, No
sacred city of kandySacred City of Kandy sri lanka Sri Lanka 1997 Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site indonesia Indonesia 2002 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, No
seokguram grotto and bulguksa templeSeokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple republic of korea Republic of Korea 2003 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
seokguram grotto and bulguksa templeSeokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple republic of korea Republic of Korea 1999 Localised utilities, No
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” turkmenistan Turkmenistan 2004 Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” turkmenistan Turkmenistan 2003 Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing china China 2003 Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, No
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak india India 2002 Housing, Land conversion,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability
No
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak india India 2000 Housing, Land conversion,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability
No
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak india India 1999 Storms,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability
No
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak india India 1998 Storms,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability
No
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak india India 1997 Storms,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability
No
taj mahalTaj Mahal india India 2004 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
taj mahalTaj Mahal india India 2003 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
taj mahalTaj Mahal india India 1997 Air pollution, No
taxilaTaxila pakistan Pakistan 2000 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control
No
taxilaTaxila pakistan Pakistan 1999 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control
No
taxilaTaxila pakistan Pakistan 1995 Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control
No
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2000 Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: structural problems
No
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1998 Management activities, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems
No
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1995 Management activities, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems
No
temple and cemetery of confucius and the kong family mansion in qufuTemple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu china China 1998 Management systems/ management plan, No
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing china China 2003 Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, No
the great wallThe Great Wall china China 1994 Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, No
the great wallThe Great Wall china China 1990
Other Threats: Partial collapse of some platforms
No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2004 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Input of excess energy, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2003 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management activities,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong;
No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2002 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management activities,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong;
No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2000 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 1999 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 1998 Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 1997 Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 1996 Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
vat phou and associated ancient settlements within the champasak cultural landscapeVat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, No
vat phou and associated ancient settlements within the champasak cultural landscapeVat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2003 Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, 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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