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State of Conservation

95
Reports
16
Properties concerned
9
States Parties with SOC reports
Threats* : Land conversionclose
Region: Arab Statesclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2004 Land conversion, Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2003 Land conversion, Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2001 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse
No
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2019 Land conversion, Yes
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2018 Land conversion, Yes
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2017 Land conversion, Yes
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2016 Land conversion, Yes
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2015 Land conversion, Yes
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2014 Land conversion, Yes
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2017 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Adverse effects of bird and bat droppings across the property
No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2015 Land conversion, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2013 Land conversion, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2012 Land conversion, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2010 Land conversion, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2009 Land conversion, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2008 Land conversion, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2007 Land conversion, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2006 Land conversion, No
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2023 Land conversion, Yes
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2021 Land conversion, Yes
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2007 Land conversion, No
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha libya Libya 2023 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Excessive vegetation growth; Impact of humidity and seawater salt on stone masonry
Yes
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha libya Libya 2021 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Excessive vegetation growth; Impact of humidity and seawater salt on stone masonry
Yes
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha libya Libya 2019 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Impact of seawater salt on stone masonry
Yes
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2019 Land conversion, Yes
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2018 Land conversion, Yes
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2017 Land conversion, 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 Land conversion, Yes
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2015 Land conversion, Yes
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2014 Land conversion, Yes
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2023 Land conversion, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2021 Land conversion, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2019 Land conversion, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2018 Land conversion, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2016 Land conversion, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2023 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2021 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2019 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2018 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2017 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2016 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2015 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2014 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2013 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2012 Land conversion, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2011 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state)
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2010 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state)
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2009 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state)
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2008 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souk are in an alarming deterioration state) ; Lack of conservation measures and supportive developments.
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2007 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of the city’s heritage
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2006 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of the city's heritage
Yes
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2023 Land conversion, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2021 Land conversion, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2019 Land conversion, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2017 Land conversion, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2015 Land conversion, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2013 Land conversion, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2011 Land conversion, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2009 Land conversion,
Other Threats: b) Lack of maintenance of dwelling places;
No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2007 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Poor upkeep of the dwelling places
No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2005 Land conversion,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance of housing; b) Collapse of houses (three dead and others injured in May 2002)
No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2001 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones
No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 1999 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones
No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 1997 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones
No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 1995 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones
No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 1994 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones
No
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2023 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods; Physical damage and instability of buildings; Problems with the network for the evacuation of rainwater
Yes
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2021 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods; Physical damage and instability of buildings; Problems with the network for the evacuation of rainwater
Yes
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2019 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods; Physical damage and instability of buildings; Problems with the network for the evacuation of rainwater
Yes
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2018 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods; Physical damage and instability of buildings
Yes
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2017 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods; Physical damage and instability of buildings
Yes
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2016 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods
Yes
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2015 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods
No
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2014 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods
No
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2013 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods
No
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2012 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods
No
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a yemen Yemen 2011 Land conversion, 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 2023 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Degradation of the mural paintings and buildings
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 2021 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Degradation of the mural paintings and buildings
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 2019 Land conversion, 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 2017 Land conversion, 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 2015 Land conversion, 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 2014 Land conversion, 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 Land conversion, 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 2011 Land conversion,
Other Threats: d) Degradation of the mural paintings and the buildings;
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 2003 Land conversion, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2023 Land conversion, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2021 Land conversion, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2018 Land conversion, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2017 Land conversion, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2015 Land conversion, No
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun bahrain Bahrain 2009 Land conversion, No
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun bahrain Bahrain 2007 Land conversion, No
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun bahrain Bahrain 2006 Land conversion, No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2007 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Poor conservation conditons for the archeological remains
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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