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State of Conservation

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Reports
11
Properties concerned
8
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start: 1996close
Date end:1996close
Region: Arab Statesclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 1996 Management activities, No
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary oman Oman 1996 Illegal activities, Legal framework, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
archaeological sites of bat, al-khutm and al-aynArchaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn oman Oman 1996 Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Several repairs or preventive measures needed
No
baalbekBaalbek lebanon Lebanon 1996 Ground transport infrastructure, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), No
bahla fortBahla Fort oman Oman 1996 Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1996 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management activities, Relative humidity, Solid waste, No
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 1996 Air pollution, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Subsistence hunting, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 1996 Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
medina of fezMedina of Fez morocco Morocco 1996 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 1996 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 1996 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Marine transport infrastructure, 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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