State of Conservation
14
Reports
14
Properties concerned
9
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2008close
Date end:2008close
Region:
Arab Statesclose
| Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt |
2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
| ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic |
2008 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
| ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
| ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq |
2008 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures; |
Yes |
| bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman |
2008 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort; |
No |
| historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt |
2008 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
| historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souk are in an alarming deterioration state) ; Lack of conservation measures and supportive developments. |
Yes |
| m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria Algeria |
2008 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Flooding,
Ground water pollution,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the environment |
No |
| medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco Morocco |
2008 | Commercial development,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built area b) Continuous collapse of buildingsc) Major deterioration of the maritime part of the fortifications of the Medina |
No |
| old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Governance,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Natural risk factors b) Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
| samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq |
2008 | War, | Yes |
| tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains |
No |
| tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon |
2008 | Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
| um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan |
2008 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
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.
