State of Conservation
76
Reports
76
Properties concerned
56
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2016close
Date end:2016close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia Tunisia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities. |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
carolingian westwork and civitas corveyCarolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey | germany Germany | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
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) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
Yes |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
erbil citadelErbil Citadel | iraq Iraq | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slopes of the archaeological mound non stabilized |
No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile state of the property and accelerated degradation by environmental factors, lack of maintenance and limited conservation planning |
Yes |
fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspirationFujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration | japan Japan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan Sudan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
Yes |
historic centre of agadezHistoric Centre of Agadez | niger Niger | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Demolition and re-building of traditional housing areas |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic inner city of paramariboHistoric Inner City of Paramaribo | suriname Suriname | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic jeddah, the gate to makkahHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah | saudi arabia Saudi Arabia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: High rate of decay of the historic houses |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape | mauritius Mauritius | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
masjed-e jāme of isfahanMasjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 2016 | 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) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
pergamon and its multi-layered cultural landscapePergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape | turkiye Türkiye | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to improve the monitoring system by specifying which organization is responsible for monitoring each indicator and include seismic monitoring |
No |
precolumbian chiefdom settlements with stone spheres of the diquisPrecolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís | costa rica Costa Rica | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pyu ancient citiesPyu Ancient Cities | myanmar Myanmar | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
qhapaq nan, andean road systemQhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System | argentina,bolivia (plurinational state of),chile,colombia,ecuador,peru Argentina Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Chile Colombia Ecuador Peru |
2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings |
No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia Indonesia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
shahr-i sokhtaShahr-i Sokhta | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
silk roads: the routes network of chang'an-tianshan corridorSilk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor | china,kazakhstan,kyrgyzstan China Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan |
2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Comparative fragility of many of many sites |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
the grand canalThe Grand Canal | china China | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: lack of priority visibility corridors |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tiwanaku: spiritual and political centre of the tiwanaku cultureTiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
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.