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Property Category:Culturalclose
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck germany Germany 2004 Housing, 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor montenegro Montenegro 2004 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
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
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena colombia Colombia 2004 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
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
saint catherine areaSaint Catherine Area egypt Egypt 2004 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, 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
taj mahalTaj Mahal india India 2004 Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), 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
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
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

* : 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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