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Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2012 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, No
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2012 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), Yes
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
 No
alto douro wine regionAlto Douro Wine Region portugal Portugal 2012 Water infrastructure, No
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata mauritania Mauritania 2012 Desertification, Financial resources, Governance, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2012 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2012 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata italy Italy 2012 Storms,
Other Threats: collapse of walls
 No
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage tunisia Tunisia 2012 Governance, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2012 Crop production, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, No
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá panama Panama 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threaten the Outstanding Universal Value of the property;
 No
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2012 Flooding, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
 Yes
bahla fortBahla Fort oman Oman 2012 Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort
 No
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2012 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
brasiliaBrasilia brazil Brazil 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
cathedral, alcázar and archivo de indias in sevilleCathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville spain Spain 2012 Housing, No
cathedral, torre civica and piazza grande, modenaCathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena italy Italy 2012 Earthquake, No
centennial hall in wrocławCentennial Hall in Wrocław poland Poland 2012 Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities,
Other Threats: impact on the Outstanding Universal Value of the property of the rebuilt Pavilion
 No
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2012 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, 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
city of potosiCity of Potosí bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 2012 Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Instability and risk of collapse of the Cerro Rico; Deficiencies in conservation: special attention required for the restoration and upgrading of structures with residential use and the archaeological industrial heritage
No
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2012 Commercial development, Mining, Solid waste, No
coro and its portCoro and its Port venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2012 Flooding, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Serious deterioration of materials and structureb) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the propertd) Absence of detailed and technical information on the state of conservation of the property since 2007;
 Yes
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands russian federation Russian Federation 2012 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring
 No
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley afghanistan Afghanistan 2012 Civil unrest, Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent collapse of the Giant Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings; Anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordinances (i.e. munitions).
 Yes
curonian spitCuronian Spit lithuania,russian federation Lithuania
Russian Federation		 2012 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Surface water pollution, No
ferrara, city of the renaissance, and its po deltaFerrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta italy Italy 2012 Earthquake, No
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo panama Panama 2012 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Flooding, 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 a maintenance programme, polluted water;
 No
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery georgia Georgia 2012 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments
 Yes
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul turkiye Türkiye 2012 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas)
 No
historic bridgetown and its garrisonHistoric Bridgetown and its Garrison barbados Barbados 2012 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic centre of bruggeHistoric Centre of Brugge belgium Belgium 2012 Housing,
Other Threats: Gradual erosion of the attributes that convey the Outstanding Universal Value and consequently threaten the integrity of the property with regards to its overall coherence and originality.
 No
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague czechia Czechia 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments russian federation Russian Federation 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara romania Romania 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of monuments in general and fortifications in particular, weak protection and maintenance measures;
 No
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento uruguay Uruguay 2012 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl russian federation Russian Federation 2012 Housing, Management activities, No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2012 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
 No
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta georgia Georgia 2012 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works chile Chile 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, Wind,
Other Threats: a) 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; b) Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years; c) 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; d) Very little conservation work carried out
 Yes
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2012 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
 No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost russian federation Russian Federation 2012 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ukraine Ukraine 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2012 Financial resources, Housing, Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Water infrastructure, No
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2012 Commercial development, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 2012 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the new structure of the Maya Devi Temple (constructed in 2002) on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity.
 No
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley andorra Andorra 2012 Management systems/ management plan, No
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya india India 2012 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Other Threats: Loss of character of the cultural landscape directly associated with the property and its outstanding universal value
 No
mantua and sabbionetaMantua and Sabbioneta italy Italy 2012 Earthquake, No
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape south africa South Africa 2012 Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan honduras Honduras 2012 Air transport infrastructure, High impact research / monitoring activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena
 No
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo serbia Serbia 2012 Civil unrest, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property.
 Yes
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2012 Commercial development, Housing, Underground transport infrastructure, No
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam afghanistan Afghanistan 2012 Civil unrest, High impact research / monitoring activities, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Inclination of the Minaret;
 Yes
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay france France 2012 Earthquake, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Renewable energy facilities, Storms, No
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers haiti Haiti 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor montenegro Montenegro 2012 Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) 2012 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Governance, High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments
 Yes
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca spain Spain 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2012 Housing, Land conversion, Management activities,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods
 No
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications sri lanka Sri Lanka 2012 Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2012 Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, War,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
 No
ouadi qadisha (the holy valley) and the forest of the cedars of god (horsh arz el-rab)Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) lebanon Lebanon 2012 Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena colombia Colombia 2012 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
portovenere, cinque terre, and the islands (palmaria, tino and tinetto)Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) italy Italy 2012 Avalanche/ landslide, Flooding, No
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan mexico Mexico 2012 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, No
provins, town of medieval fairsProvins, Town of Medieval Fairs france France 2012 Legal framework, No
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2012 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Yes
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2012 Earthquake, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2012 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fire; Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components
 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 2012 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Governance, Illegal activities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
 Yes
saloum deltaSaloum Delta senegal Senegal 2012 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, No
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2012 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conservation of urban fabric
 No
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City iraq Iraq 2012 Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2012 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port projectc) Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2012 Civil unrest, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, War,
Other Threats: Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee
 No
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2012 Illegal activities, War, No
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2012 Management activities, Yes
tower of londonTower of London united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2012 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2012 Air transport infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2012 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
 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 2012 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
villa adriana (tivoli)Villa Adriana (Tivoli) italy Italy 2012 Housing, Solid waste, No
walled city of baku with the shirvanshah's palace and maiden towerWalled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower azerbaijan Azerbaijan 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, 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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