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State of Conservation

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Properties concerned
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States Parties with SOC reports
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Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start: 2009close
Date end:2009close
Region: Latin America and the Caribbeanclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá panama Panama 2009 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Governance, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the Outstanding universal value of the property
 No
brasiliaBrasilia brazil Brazil 2009 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2009 Crop production, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices
 Yes
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) peru Peru 2009 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, Micro-organisms, Relative humidity, Temperature, Wind, No
city of quitoCity of Quito ecuador Ecuador 2009 Management activities, No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2009 Air pollution, Earthquake, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Storms, No
coro and its portCoro and its Port venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2009 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property
 Yes
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo panama Panama 2009 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the property by environmental factors, lack of maintenance, as well as polluted water
 No
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima peru Peru 2009 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco mexico Mexico 2009 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento uruguay Uruguay 2009 Commercial development, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2009 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Flooding, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings, as well as the effect of heavy traffic on historic buildings
 No
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works chile Chile 2009 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, Wind,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the industrial buildings that were constructed using local materials such as timber for frames, corrugated iron sheets for roofs and some walls, in addition to stucco and lightweight construction ; Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years ; Corrosion of metal cladding and dismantlement of some of the structural elements. A few buildings, such as the Leaching house, are liable to structural collapse if no support is given ; Very little conservation work carried out
 Yes
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa peru Peru 2009 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining,
Other Threats: Lack of systematic monitoring of the site
 No
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan honduras Honduras 2009 Air transport infrastructure, High impact research / monitoring activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena
 No
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan mexico Mexico 2009 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
san agustin archaeological parkSan Agustín Archaeological Park colombia Colombia 2009 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of the fabric of monolithic sculpture
 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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