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159
Reports
159
Properties concerned
87
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start: 2004close
Date end:2004close
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2004 Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), Yes
acropolis, athensAcropolis, Athens greece Greece 2004 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, No
agra fortAgra Fort india India 2004 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of Agra Fort
No
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2004 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains china China 2004 Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Yes
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala guatemala Guatemala 2004 Commercial development, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary oman Oman 2004 Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Micro-organisms, Relative humidity, Temperature, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees
No
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2004 Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance
Yes
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau
German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945)
poland Poland 2004 Management systems/ management plan, No
bahla fortBahla Fort oman Oman 2004 Commercial development, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park mauritania Mauritania 2004 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, No
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest belarus,poland Belarus
Poland
2004 Air pollution, Forestry /wood production, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Temperature change, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fencing along the international border
No
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds indonesia Indonesia 2004 Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
brasiliaBrasilia brazil Brazil 2004 Management systems/ management plan, No
bru na boinne - archaeological ensemble of the bend of the boyneBrú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne ireland Ireland 2004 Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
butrintButrint albania Albania 2004 Housing, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of adequate protection and conservation of the site; b) Serious deterioration of materials resulting in an important loss of cultural significance
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2004 Crop production, Housing, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Increase in salt contamination of the mud-brick
Yes
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) peru Peru 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Micro-organisms, Water (rain/water table), No
chitwan national parkChitwan National Park nepal Nepal 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, No
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé chile Chile 2004 Storms, Water (rain/water table), No
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco peru Peru 2004 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deliberate neglect of historic properties
No
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg austria Austria 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, No
city of vicenza and the palladian villas of the venetoCity of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto italy Italy 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, No
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou china China 2004 Interpretative and visitation facilities, No
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral germany Germany 2004 Housing, No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2004 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
comoe national parkComoé National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2004 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments viet nam Viet Nam 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration and enhancement of the monumental architecture of Hué
No
coro and its portCoro and its Port venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2004 Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property
No
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley afghanistan Afghanistan 2004 Civil unrest, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Consolidation of the cliffs and niches; b) Lack of a long-term on-site monitoring system
Yes
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra portugal Portugal 2004 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deteriorating state of conservation
No
curonian spitCuronian Spit lithuania,russian federation Lithuania
Russian Federation
2004 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Oil and gas, Storms, No
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve cameroon Cameroon 2004 Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, No
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary senegal Senegal 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Water (rain/water table), Yes
donana national parkDoñana National Park spain Spain 2004 Management systems/ management plan, Pollution of marine waters, No
east rennellEast Rennell solomon islands Solomon Islands 2004 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
everglades national parkEverglades National Park united states of america United States of America 2004 Ground water pollution, Housing, Management activities, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Concerns about numbers of boaters in Florida Bay and their impacts on bottomland wilderness, including especially propeller scars from boat groundings.
Yes
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri india India 2004 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
ferto / neusiedlersee cultural landscapeFertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape austria,hungary Austria
Hungary
2004 Management systems/ management plan, No
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2004 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work
Yes
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo panama Panama 2004 Avalanche/ landslide, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Partial loss of the original fabric
No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 2004 Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Weaknesses in quarantine measures; b) Passage of international and national marine traffic
No
garamba national parkGaramba National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
garden kingdom of dessau-worlitzGarden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz germany Germany 2004 Flooding, Marine transport infrastructure, No
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery georgia Georgia 2004 High impact research / monitoring activities, Management activities, Water (rain/water table), Wind, No
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef australia Australia 2004 Commercial development, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Marine transport infrastructure, No
greater blue mountains areaGreater Blue Mountains Area australia Australia 2004 Mining, Surface water pollution, No
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2004 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago viet nam Viet Nam 2004 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, No
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck germany Germany 2004 Housing, No
henderson islandHenderson Island united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2004 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul turkiye Türkiye 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the civil architecture
No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2004 Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima peru Peru 2004 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco mexico Mexico 2004 Civil unrest, Governance, Housing, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of a unique and severely degraded cultural landscape
No
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla mexico Mexico 2004 Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, No
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga latvia Latvia 2004 Housing, Marine transport infrastructure, No
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2004 Earthquake, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls
No
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara romania Romania 2004 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg austria Austria 2004 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
historic centre of the town of goiásHistoric Centre of the Town of Goiás brazil Brazil 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Water (rain/water table), No
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna austria Austria 2004 Housing, No
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec canada Canada 2004 Housing, Human resources, Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Risk of fire
No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2004 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara japan Japan 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, No
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento uruguay Uruguay 2004 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu peru Peru 2004 Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto brazil Brazil 2004 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deteriorated state of some of the monuments
Yes
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2004 Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, No
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta georgia Georgia 2004 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2004 Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, Yes
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park brazil Brazil 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, No
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang china China 2004 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
isimangaliso wetland parkiSimangaliso Wetland Park south africa South Africa 2004 Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Important historic buildings in a state of serious dilapidation; b) Replica of the Gorée-Almadies Memorial
No
isole eolie (aeolian islands)Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) italy Italy 2004 Quarrying, No
jesuit missions of the guaranis: san ignacio mini, santa ana, nuestra senora de loreto and santa maria mayor (argentina), ruins of sao miguel das missoes (brazil)Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) argentina,brazil Argentina
Brazil
2004 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of capacity in Conservation of stone techniques
No
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
kakadu national parkKakadu National Park australia Australia 2004 Ground water pollution, Mining, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2004 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Natural erosion, b) Dilapidation, c) Lack of maintenance
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost russian federation Russian Federation 2004 Financial resources, Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile wooden heritage
No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2004 Avalanche/ landslide, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation
No
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ukraine Ukraine 2004 Housing, No
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre ukraine Ukraine 2004 Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conflict between the construction of new properties and the restoration of existing buildings
No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2004 Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: a) Decline of the seal population; b) Forest fires
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2004 Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire
No
levoča, spišský hrad and the associated cultural monumentsLevoča, Spišský Hrad and the Associated Cultural Monuments slovakia Slovakia 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, No
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park indonesia Indonesia 2004 Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Forestry /wood production, Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Security limitations on staff and public access to parts of the Park; b) Fire
No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 2004 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, No
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley algeria Algeria 2004 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Housing, Legal framework,
Other Threats: Heritage badly maintained
No
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya india India 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, No
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 2004 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Damaged Park infrastructure
Yes
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park central african republic Central African Republic 2004 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Illegal activities, Yes
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan honduras Honduras 2004 Air transport infrastructure, No
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) morocco Morocco 2004 Commercial development, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Input of excess energy, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, Water (rain/water table), Wind,
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern
No
medina of fezMedina of Fez morocco Morocco 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Solid waste, No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Input of excess energy, Solid waste, No
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2004 Commercial development, No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2004 Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, No
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam afghanistan Afghanistan 2004 Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument
Yes
mount athosMount Athos greece Greece 2004 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
No
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest kenya Kenya 2004 Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, No
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea
2004 Civil unrest, Commercial hunting, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, Subsistence hunting, Yes
nahanni national parkNahanni National Park canada Canada 2004 Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor montenegro Montenegro 2004 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (extraction) , Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Decline in animals population; b) Reduction of control fires
No
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
old and new towns of edinburghOld and New Towns of Edinburgh united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2004 Housing,
Other Threats: Fire
No
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) 2004 Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, Temperature change,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance; b) Natural factors
Yes
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca spain Spain 2004 Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches spain Spain 2004 Housing, No
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin germany Germany 2004 Ground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fire
No
paphosPaphos cyprus Cyprus 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, No
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park viet nam Viet Nam 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
pirin national parkPirin National Park bulgaria Bulgaria 2004 Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena colombia Colombia 2004 Management systems/ management plan, No
pyrenees - mont perduPyrénées - Mont Perdu france,spain Spain
France
2004 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2004 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 2004 Crop production, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of infrastructure and services for small producers and potential tourism initiatives hinder sustainable economic development and are underlying causes for poverty, leading to over-exploitation of natural resources
Yes
robben islandRobben Island south africa South Africa 2004 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities; b) Fire
No
rock art of altaRock Art of Alta norway Norway 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica italy Italy 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
routes of santiago de compostela: camino frances and routes of northern spainRoutes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain spain Spain 2004 Water infrastructure, No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2004 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of nearly 2/3 of the mud-brick constructions
Yes
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 2004 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Financial resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Collapsing monuments due to lack of maintenance
No
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 2004 Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Absence of photographic information and lack of action taken with regard to the “fragmentary terracotta plaques in the custodian’s house”
No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2004 Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Serious security issues (landmines); b) Fires
Yes
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park nepal Nepal 2004 Air transport infrastructure, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
saint catherine areaSaint Catherine Area egypt Egypt 2004 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Yes
sian ka'anSian Ka'an mexico Mexico 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2004 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Decreasing population of Walia Ibex and Simien Fox
Yes
škocjan cavesŠkocjan Caves slovenia Slovenia 2004 Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, No
srebarna nature reserveSrebarna Nature Reserve bulgaria Bulgaria 2004 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring system
No
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” turkmenistan Turkmenistan 2004 Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, High impact research / monitoring activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse
No
tai national parkTaï National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2004 Civil unrest, War, No
taj mahalTaj Mahal india India 2004 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama
2004 Ground transport infrastructure, No
te wahipounamu – south west new zealandTe Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand new zealand New Zealand 2004 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Other Threats: Oil spill in the harbour
No
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas china China 2004 Water infrastructure, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2004 Flooding,
Other Threats: Collapse of houses
Yes
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2004 Financial resources, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of mosaics and other exposed structures
Yes
tower of londonTower of London united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2004 Housing, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2004 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Input of excess energy, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
tubbataha reefs natural parkTubbataha Reefs Natural Park philippines Philippines 2004 Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, 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 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, No
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka russian federation Russian Federation 2004 Commercial hunting, Financial resources, Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Renewable energy facilities, No
w-arly-pendjari complexW-Arly-Pendjari Complex benin,burkina faso,niger Burkina Faso
Benin
Niger
2004 Mining, Water infrastructure, 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 2004 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
wood buffalo national parkWood Buffalo National Park canada Canada 2004 Ground transport infrastructure, No
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park united states of america United States of America 2004 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Mining, Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Brucella infection threat to bison population
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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