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166
Reports
46
Properties concerned
32
States Parties with SOC reports
Date end:2007close
Threats* : Land conversionclose
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 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
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2007 Land conversion, No
asante traditional buildingsAsante Traditional Buildings ghana Ghana 1996 Land conversion, No
butrintButrint albania Albania 2003 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for monitoring of the situation at the site
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2004 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Increase in salt contamination of the mud-brick
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2003 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2002 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2001 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2000 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1999 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1998 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1997 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1996 Land conversion, Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1995 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1994 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1993 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco peru Peru 2004 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deliberate neglect of historic properties
No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2006 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures caused by natural and human hazards
No
comoe national parkComoé National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2006 Land conversion, Yes
comoe national parkComoé National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2003 Land conversion, No
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve cameroon Cameroon 2003 Land conversion, No
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2007 Land conversion, Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2003 Land conversion, Yes
garamba national parkGaramba National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2005 Land conversion, Yes
garamba national parkGaramba National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Land conversion, Yes
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu peru Peru 1987 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fires
No
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
isimangaliso wetland parkiSimangaliso Wetland Park south africa South Africa 2004 Land conversion, No
isimangaliso wetland parkiSimangaliso Wetland Park south africa South Africa 2003 Land conversion, No
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2007 Land conversion, Yes
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2006 Land conversion, Yes
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2005 Land conversion, Yes
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Land conversion, Yes
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
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2003 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2001 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2000 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1999 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1998 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1997 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1996 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1995 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1994 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 1993 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works
No
kaziranga national parkKaziranga National Park india India 2002 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Elephant-human conflicts
No
khajuraho group of monumentsKhajuraho Group of Monuments india India 2000 Land conversion, No
los glaciares national parkLos Glaciares National Park argentina Argentina 1986 Land conversion, No
los glaciares national parkLos Glaciares National Park argentina Argentina 1985 Land conversion, No
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 2003 Land conversion, Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 2002 Land conversion, Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 2001 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures
Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 2000 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures
Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1999 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures
Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1998 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures
Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1997 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures
Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1996 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures
Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1995 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures
Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1994 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures
Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1993 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures;
Yes
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1992 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures
No
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1991 Land conversion, No
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1990 Land conversion, No
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary india India 1989 Land conversion, No
manu national parkManú National Park peru Peru 2007 Land conversion, 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
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest kenya Kenya 2004 Land conversion, No
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest kenya Kenya 2003 Land conversion,
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 Land conversion,
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 2001 Land conversion, No
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest kenya Kenya 2000 Land conversion, No
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea
2007 Land conversion, Yes
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea
2006 Land conversion, Yes
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2007 Land conversion, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2006 Land conversion, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2001 Land conversion, No
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park senegal Senegal 2001 Land conversion, No
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park senegal Senegal 2000 Land conversion, No
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2006 Land conversion, Yes
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2005 Land conversion, Yes
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Land conversion, Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2007 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation
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
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
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2004 Land conversion, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 2006 Land conversion, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 2003 Land conversion, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 2001 Land conversion, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 2000 Land conversion, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1999 Land conversion, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1998 Land conversion, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1997 Land conversion, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1996 Land conversion, No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1995 Land conversion, No
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 1996 Land conversion,
Other Threats: General poor state of conservation
No
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2005 Land conversion, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Land conversion, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2003 Land conversion, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2002 Land conversion, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2001 Land conversion, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2000 Land conversion, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 1999 Land conversion, No
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 2007 Land conversion, No
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 2006 Land conversion, No
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 2005 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 2003 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 2001 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 2000 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1999 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1998 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1997 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1996 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1995 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1994 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1993 Land conversion, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1992 Land conversion, No
sian ka'anSian Ka'an mexico Mexico 2003 Land conversion, No
sian ka'anSian Ka'an mexico Mexico 2002 Land conversion, No
sian ka'anSian Ka'an mexico Mexico 2001 Land conversion, No
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2006 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Declining populations of the Walia ibex, Simien fox and other large mammal species
Yes
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2005 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex and Simien FoxSoil deterioration.
Yes
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2003 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity
Yes
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2001 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity
Yes
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2000 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity
Yes
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 1999 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity
Yes
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 1998 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity
Yes
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 1997 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity
Yes
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 1996 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity
No
sinharaja forest reserveSinharaja Forest Reserve sri lanka Sri Lanka 2001 Land conversion, No
sinharaja forest reserveSinharaja Forest Reserve sri lanka Sri Lanka 2000 Land conversion, No
sinharaja forest reserveSinharaja Forest Reserve sri lanka Sri Lanka 1993 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Need to implement the Management Plan as a priority
No
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak india India 2002 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability
No
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak india India 2000 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability
No
tai national parkTaï National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2007 Land conversion, No
tai national parkTaï National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2003 Land conversion, No
tai national parkTaï National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2002 Land conversion, No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama
2007 Land conversion, No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2007 Land conversion,
Other Threats: Poor conservation conditons for the archeological remains
No
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra indonesia Indonesia 2007 Land conversion, No
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra indonesia Indonesia 2006 Land conversion, No
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra indonesia Indonesia 2005 Land conversion, No
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2007 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2006 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2005 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2004 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2003 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2002 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2001 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2000 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 1999 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 1998 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 1997 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 1996 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 1995 Land conversion, Yes
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 1994 Land conversion, No
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 1993 Land conversion, 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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