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Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Decline in wildlife populations
 Yes
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2006 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment
 No
alhambra, generalife and albayzin, granadaAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada spain Spain 1999 Legal framework,
Other Threats: State of dilapidation of the Puerta Elvira area
No
alhambra, generalife and albayzin, granadaAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada spain Spain 1998 Legal framework, No
alhambra, generalife and albayzin, granadaAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada spain Spain 1997 Legal framework, No
ancient city of polonnaruwaAncient City of Polonnaruwa sri lanka Sri Lanka 1998 Legal framework, No
ancient city of sigiriyaAncient City of Sigiriya sri lanka Sri Lanka 1998 Legal framework, No
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2002 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2001 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2000 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1999 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1998 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1997 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1996 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1995 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1994 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 1993 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation
 Yes
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala guatemala Guatemala 2004 Legal framework, No
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary oman Oman 2000 Legal framework, No
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary oman Oman 1999 Legal framework, No
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary oman Oman 1998 Legal framework, No
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary oman Oman 1997 Legal framework, No
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary oman Oman 1996 Legal framework, No
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary oman Oman 1995 Legal framework, No
bahla fortBahla Fort oman Oman 2006 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort
 No
bahla fortBahla Fort oman Oman 2005 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structure of the Fort
No
brasiliaBrasilia brazil Brazil 2003 Legal framework, No
brasiliaBrasilia brazil Brazil 2001 Legal framework, No
butrintButrint albania Albania 2004 Legal framework,
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
butrintButrint albania Albania 1994 Legal framework, No
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2006 Legal framework, Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2005 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Risk of desintegration and destruction of structures, surfaces and decorative art
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Increase in salt contamination of the mud-brick
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
 Yes
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco peru Peru 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Deliberate neglect of historic properties
No
city of vallettaCity of Valletta malta Malta 1994 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Highly crumbly basic building material
 No
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou china China 2006 Legal framework, No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2006 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures caused by natural and human hazards
 No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2004 Legal framework, No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2003 Legal framework, No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2002 Legal framework, No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2001 Legal framework, No
coro and its portCoro and its Port venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property
No
coro and its portCoro and its Port venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property
No
danube deltaDanube Delta romania Romania 1993 Legal framework, No
danube deltaDanube Delta romania Romania 1992 Legal framework, No
east rennellEast Rennell solomon islands Solomon Islands 2005 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Disappointment, confusion, suspicion, division and anger within the community
 No
east rennellEast Rennell solomon islands Solomon Islands 2004 Legal framework, No
east rennellEast Rennell solomon islands Solomon Islands 2003 Legal framework, No
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2006 Legal framework, Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2005 Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Lack of capacity in conservation techniques; b) Lack of monitoring system
 Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work
 Yes
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 2005 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Implementation of quarantine measures
 No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Weaknesses in quarantine measures; b) Passage of international and national marine traffic
 No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1997 Legal framework, No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1996 Legal framework, No
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2006 Legal framework, Yes
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2005 Legal framework,
Other Threats: rural poverty
 Yes
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2004 Legal framework, Yes
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2003 Legal framework, Yes
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck germany Germany 1994 Legal framework, No
henderson islandHenderson Island united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2004 Legal framework, No
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul turkiye Türkiye 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the civil architecture
No
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco mexico Mexico 2006 Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Urban decay of the Historic Centreb) Water and environmental pollutionc) Lack of monitoring systems
 No
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga latvia Latvia 2005 Legal framework, No
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments russian federation Russian Federation 1993 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Steady deterioration of the city's pysical environment; Large-scale rehabilitation project for the Hermitage
 No
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2005 Legal framework, No
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls
No
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls
No
huascarán national parkHuascarán National Park peru Peru 2001 Legal framework, No
huascarán national parkHuascarán National Park peru Peru 2000 Legal framework, No
huascarán national parkHuascarán National Park peru Peru 1987 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Fires
 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 2006 Legal framework, 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 Legal framework, No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2006 Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Hazardous condition of the buildingsb) Integrity of the propert
 No
jesuit missions of the chiquitosJesuit Missions of the Chiquitos bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1993 Legal framework, No
k’gari (fraser island)K’gari (Fraser Island) australia Australia 2001 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Risk to humans posed by the dingo population
No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Natural erosion, b) Dilapidation, c) Lack of maintenance
 No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 2003 Legal framework, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 1996 Legal framework, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 1995 Legal framework, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 1994 Legal framework, No
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers algeria Algeria 1993 Legal framework, No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Fire
 Yes
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost russian federation Russian Federation 1994 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Lack of fire /lightning protection; Deformation and deterioration of the structures
 No
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost russian federation Russian Federation 1993 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Lack of fire /lightning protection; Deformation and deterioration of the structures
 No
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost russian federation Russian Federation 1992 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Lack of fire /lightning protection; Deformation and deterioration of the structures
 No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation
 No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Site in a state of quasi-total abandon and greatly degraded
 No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Decline of the seal population; b) Forest fires
 No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Continuing decline of the Baikal Seal population
No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2002 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Continuing decline of the Baikal Seal population
No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2001 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Continuing decline of the Baikal Seal population
No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2000 Legal framework, No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 1998 Legal framework, No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 1997 Legal framework, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2003 Legal framework, No
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley algeria Algeria 2006 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the environment
 No
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley algeria Algeria 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Heritage badly maintained
 No
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley andorra Andorra 2006 Legal framework, No
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley andorra Andorra 2005 Legal framework, No
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya india India 2005 Legal framework, No
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park central african republic Central African Republic 2003 Legal framework, Yes
medieval city of rhodesMedieval City of Rhodes greece Greece 1995 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for safeguarding and enhancement measures
 No
medieval city of rhodesMedieval City of Rhodes greece Greece 1994 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for safeguarding and enhancement measures
 No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 1995 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.); Partial collapse of a temple
 No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 1994 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.)
 No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 1992 Legal framework, No
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam afghanistan Afghanistan 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument
 Yes
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam afghanistan Afghanistan 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument
 Yes
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest kenya Kenya 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled forest land excisions, in the Mount Hombe and Ragat blocks
 No
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest kenya Kenya 2002 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled forest land excisions, in the Mount Hombe and Ragat blocks
 No
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2003 Legal framework, Yes
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers haiti Haiti 1993 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Consolidation of the Sans Souci Palace and rehabilitation of the Royal Gardens required
 No
natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region albania,north macedonia Albania
North Macedonia		 1998 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Economic and demographic developments
No
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik croatia Croatia 1997 Legal framework, Yes
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik croatia Croatia 1996 Legal framework, Yes
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik croatia Croatia 1995 Legal framework, Yes
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik croatia Croatia 1994 Legal framework, Yes
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik croatia Croatia 1993 Legal framework, Yes
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) 2004 Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance; b) Natural factors
 Yes
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) 1982 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Loss of historical authenticity
 No
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca spain Spain 2004 Legal framework, No
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications sri lanka Sri Lanka 1997 Legal framework, 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 Legal framework, No
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin germany Germany 2000 Legal framework, No
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin germany Germany 1999 Legal framework, No
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin germany Germany 1998 Legal framework, No
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin germany Germany 1997 Legal framework, No
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin germany Germany 1996 Legal framework, No
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin germany Germany 1995 Legal framework, No
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan mexico Mexico 1997 Legal framework, No
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple sri lanka Sri Lanka 1997 Legal framework, No
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2006 Legal framework, Yes
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2005 Legal framework, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 2004 Legal framework,
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
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2006 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Grave degradation of nearly two thirds of the mud brick buildings
 Yes
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2005 Legal framework,
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 2006 Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Collapsing monumentsb) No participation of communit
 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 Legal framework,
Other Threats: - Collapsing monuments- No participation of communit
 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 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Collapsing monuments due to lack of maintenance
 No
sacred city of anuradhapuraSacred City of Anuradhapura sri lanka Sri Lanka 1998 Legal framework, No
sacred city of kandySacred City of Kandy sri lanka Sri Lanka 1999 Legal framework, No
sacred city of kandySacred City of Kandy sri lanka Sri Lanka 1997 Legal framework, No
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2002 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Threats to wildlife migration and populations
 No
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity
 Yes
škocjan cavesŠkocjan Caves slovenia Slovenia 1996 Legal framework, No
škocjan cavesŠkocjan Caves slovenia Slovenia 1995 Legal framework, No
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” turkmenistan Turkmenistan 2005 Legal framework, No
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” turkmenistan Turkmenistan 2004 Legal framework, No
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing china China 2006 Legal framework, No
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing china China 2006 Legal framework, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 1997 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques
 Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 1995 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques
 Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 1994 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques
 Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 1990 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques
 No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges
 Yes
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2004 Legal framework, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2000 Legal framework, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 1999 Legal framework, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 1998 Legal framework, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 1997 Legal framework, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 1996 Legal framework, No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2003 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Important conservation problems ; Need to give more importance to the wealth of the archaeological heritage and of the natural coastal landscape
 No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2002 Legal framework,
Other Threats: Important conservation problems
No
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka russian federation Russian Federation 2004 Legal framework, 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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