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State of Conservation

110
Reports
26
Properties concerned
16
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start: 2015close
Region: Africaclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2023 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2021 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2019 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Civil unrest, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 Impact of the recent conflict on cultural heritage in the Tigray region
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2021 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2018 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2016 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2015 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City eritrea Eritrea 2023 Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, No
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City eritrea Eritrea 2021 Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, No
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City eritrea Eritrea 2019 Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, No
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions ghana Ghana 2023 Changes to oceanic waters, Commercial development, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Ground water pollution, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, Water (rain/water table), Wind,
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 2021 Changes to oceanic waters, Commercial development, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Ground water pollution, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, Water (rain/water table), Wind,
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 2019 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), Wind,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere
No
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa south africa South Africa 2023 Ground water pollution, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Other climate change impacts, Surface water pollution, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage
No
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa south africa South Africa 2021 Ground water pollution, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Other climate change impacts, Surface water pollution, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage
No
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa south africa South Africa 2019 Ground water pollution, Mining, Other climate change impacts, Surface water pollution, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage
No
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa south africa South Africa 2017 Ground water pollution, Mining, Surface water pollution, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage; Climate change and severe weather events
No
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa south africa South Africa 2015 Ground water pollution, Mining, Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage
No
historic centre of agadezHistoric Centre of Agadez niger Niger 2016 Low impact research / monitoring activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2023 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2021 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2017 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2015 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2023 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2021 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2018 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2016 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2023 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2021 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2019 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2017 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2016 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba benin,togo Benin
Togo
2023 Financial resources, Forestry /wood production, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction; Destruction of several Sikien during the 2018 rainy season
No
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba benin,togo Benin
Togo
2021 Financial resources, Forestry /wood production, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction; Destruction of several Sikien during the 2018 rainy season
No
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba benin,togo Benin
Togo
2019 Financial resources, Forestry /wood production, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2023 Air transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Non-renewable energy facilities, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2021 Air transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Non-renewable energy facilities, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2019 Air transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Non-renewable energy facilities, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2018 Air transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2017 Air transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2016 Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2015 Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2018 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2016 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2015 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2021 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2018 Crop production, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2017 Crop production, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2016 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, No
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape south africa South Africa 2018 Industrial areas, Management activities, Mining, No
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape south africa South Africa 2016 Industrial areas, Management activities, Mining, No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2023 Civil unrest, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2021 Civil unrest, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2019 Civil unrest, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2018 Civil unrest, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2017 Civil unrest, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2016 Civil unrest, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2015 Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, War,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2023 Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2021 Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2019 Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2017 Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2015 Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Earthquake, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings
No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2021 Earthquake, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings
No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2019 Earthquake, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings
No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2023 Governance, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2021 Governance, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2019 Governance, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2017 Governance, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2015 Crop production, Subsistence hunting, Subsistence wild plant collection,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
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 2023 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
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 2021 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
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 2018 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
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 2016 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2023 Commercial development, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2021 Commercial development, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2018 Commercial development, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2016 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2015 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
sudanese style mosques in northern cote d’ivoireSudanese style mosques in northern Côte d’Ivoire cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inappropriate interventions at Kouto, Kaouara, Sorobango and Samatiguila mosques
No
sukur cultural landscapeSukur Cultural Landscape nigeria Nigeria 2023 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, No
sukur cultural landscapeSukur Cultural Landscape nigeria Nigeria 2021 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, No
sukur cultural landscapeSukur Cultural Landscape nigeria Nigeria 2018 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, No
sukur cultural landscapeSukur Cultural Landscape nigeria Nigeria 2016 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, No
thimlich ohinga archaeological siteThimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site kenya Kenya 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
thimlich ohinga archaeological siteThimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site kenya Kenya 2021 Management systems/ management plan, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2023 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2021 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2019 Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2018 Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2017 Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2015 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes

* : 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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