State of Conservation
138
Reports
138
Properties concerned
77
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2005close
Date end:2005close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of consolidation and engineering measures |
Yes |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2005 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2005 | Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of documentation and equipment |
No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman Oman | 2005 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco Morocco | 2005 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Need to preserve the landscape |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
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 | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2005 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structure of the Fort |
No |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2005 | Earthquake, | Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2005 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Oil and gas,
Other Threats: a) Absence of any real ecotourism policy and strategy; b) Poor progress recorded in the improvement of the living conditions of the local populations |
No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2005 | Forestry /wood production,
Illegal activities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Effect on forest biomes through drainage of agricultural land on the Belarus side and a reservoir on the Polish side; b) Presence of an artificial fence along the international boundary impeding large mammal movement. |
No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled vendors within and around the property |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2005 | Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of adequate protection and conservation of the site; b) Poor state of conservation of the property ; c) Insufficient implementation of the recommendations of the joint missions |
Yes |
canadian rocky mountain parksCanadian Rocky Mountain Parks | canada Canada | 2005 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Mining, | No |
champaner-pavagadh archaeological parkChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | india India | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2005 | Legal framework,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Risk of desintegration and destruction of structures, surfaces and decorative art |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2005 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance of historic buildings; b) Use of reinforced concrete in the centre of town |
No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria Austria | 2005 | Housing, | No |
city of vicenza and the palladian villas of the venetoCity of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto | italy Italy | 2005 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
classical weimarClassical Weimar | germany Germany | 2005 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany Germany | 2005 | Housing, | Yes |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2005 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2005 | Civil unrest,
Crop production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Subsistence hunting,
War,
Other Threats: diminishing protection |
Yes |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 2005 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property; b) Lack of adequate conservation mechanisms. |
No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Consolidation of the cliffs and nichesb) Lack of a long-term on-site monitoring systemc) Demining |
Yes |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2005 | Fire (widlfires), Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Temperature change, | No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan, Pollution of marine waters, | No |
danube deltaDanube Delta | romania Romania | 2005 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Surface water pollution, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2005 | Invasive / alien freshwater species, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2005 | Crop production, Management systems/ management plan, Pollution of marine waters, | No |
durmitor national parkDurmitor National Park | montenegro Montenegro | 2005 | Forestry /wood production, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2005 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Disappointment, confusion, suspicion, division and anger within the community |
No |
etruscan necropolises of cerveteri and tarquiniaEtruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia | italy Italy | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2005 | Ground water pollution, Housing, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2005 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of capacity in conservation techniques; b) Lack of monitoring system |
Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric by environmental factors |
No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 2005 | Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Implementation of quarantine measures |
No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2005 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work of the monuments |
No |
giant's causeway and causeway coastGiant's Causeway and Causeway Coast | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2005 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2005 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: rural poverty |
Yes |
henderson islandHenderson Island | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2005 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the civil architecture within the protected areas |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2005 | Housing,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of český krumlovHistoric Centre of Český Krumlov | czechia Czechia | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia Latvia | 2005 | Housing, Legal framework, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2005 | Earthquake, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2005 | Financial resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the monuments in general and the fortification in particular |
No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2005 | Housing, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 2005 | Housing, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, | No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2005 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2005 | Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2005 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the traditional urban fabric |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Flooding, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2005 | Commercial hunting, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | 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 | 2005 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Threatened state of the buildings; b) Construction of the replica of the Goree Memoria |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2005 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
kakadu national parkKakadu National Park | australia Australia | 2005 | Ground water pollution, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Mining, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2005 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance of housing; b) Collapse of houses (three dead and others injured in May 2002) |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2005 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india India | 2005 | Drought, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2005 | Management activities,
Other Threats: a) Structural integrity and stability of the Church of the Transfiguration; b) Deformation of wooden structures. |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the site |
No |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2005 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2005 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Forestry /wood production, Major linear utilities, Surface water pollution, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2005 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Fire; b) Lack of law enforcement |
No |
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa | peru Peru | 2005 | Crop production, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2005 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Governance, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2005 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of new structure of the Maya Devi Temple in the core area |
No |
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | andorra Andorra | 2005 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 2005 | Civil unrest,
Financial resources,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Destruction to park infrastructure |
Yes |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 2005 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | Yes |
matobo hillsMatobo Hills | zimbabwe Zimbabwe | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2005 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco Morocco | 2005 | Commercial development,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built framework; b) Absence of a rehabilitation policy for the Mellah Quarter; c) Continuous collapse of the buildings and advanced deterioration of the maritime part of the fortified wall of the Medina |
No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Solid waste, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2005 | 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 | 2005 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
miguasha national parkMiguasha National Park | canada Canada | 2005 | Localised utilities, Oil and gas, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2005 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Leaning of the Minaret |
Yes |
mount athosMount Athos | greece Greece | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2005 | Crop production, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2005 | Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2005 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, | No |
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2005 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Governance,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Natural risk factors; b) Conservation of archaeological heritage; c) Deterioration of monuments; d) Alteration of the built fabric. |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2005 | Housing, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Tsunami/tidal wave,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance of historic buildings and lack of control on building activities within the World Heritage historic centre |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2005 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Dilapidation of dwellings |
No |
palace and gardens of schonbrunnPalace and Gardens of Schönbrunn | austria Austria | 2005 | Housing, | No |
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park | viet nam Viet Nam | 2005 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2005 | Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 2005 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
purnululu national parkPurnululu National Park | australia Australia | 2005 | Financial resources, Human resources, Mining, | No |
pyrenees - mont perduPyrénées - Mont Perdu | france,spain Spain France |
2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2005 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2005 | Crop production, Forestry /wood production, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2005 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Difficulties with operational aspects of maintenance and conservation implementation ; b) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritage; c) Lack of integration of natural values in management of site |
No |
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica | italy Italy | 2005 | Ground transport infrastructure, 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 | 2005 | Water infrastructure, | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2005 | Legal framework,
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 | 2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: - Collapsing monuments- No participation of communit |
Yes |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2005 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring system |
No |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda Uganda | 2005 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Anti-personnel mines infestation in the park; b) Degradation of lands around the park |
No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, High impact research / monitoring activities, Management activities, | No |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador Ecuador | 2005 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, | Yes |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2005 | Crop production,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex and Simien FoxSoil deterioration. |
Yes |
škocjan cavesŠkocjan Caves | slovenia Slovenia | 2005 | Renewable energy facilities, | No |
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2005 | 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 | 2005 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china China | 2005 | Water infrastructure, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2005 | Flooding,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: No protective measures for the buffer zone of the property |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Major linear utilities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Wind,
Other Threats: vegetation with roots seriously affecting archaeological remains |
Yes |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2005 | Housing, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2005 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2005 | Crop production, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, Tsunami/tidal wave, | No |
tubbataha reefs natural parkTubbataha Reefs Natural Park | philippines Philippines | 2005 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, | No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of security due to open trenches and unstable structures |
No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 2005 | Housing, Management activities, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2005 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, War, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2005 | Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, 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 |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan, 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 | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2005 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Input of excess energy, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Mining, | 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.