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Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start: 2008close
Date end:2008close
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2008 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), Yes
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2008 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment
 No
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2008 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation
 No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), No
angkorAngkor cambodia Cambodia 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá panama Panama 2008 Financial resources, Governance, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the outstanding universal value of the property
 No
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2008 Flooding, 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 2008 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow consultation process with local communities
 No
bahla fortBahla Fort oman Oman 2008 Commercial development, Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort;
 No
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
belfries of belgium and franceBelfries of Belgium and France belgium,france Belgium
France		 2008 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, No
bordeaux, port of the moonBordeaux, Port of the Moon france France 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, No
budapest, including the banks of the danube, the buda castle quarter and andrássy avenueBudapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue hungary Hungary 2008 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage
 No
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2008 Crop production, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices;
 Yes
city of bathCity of Bath united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2008 Housing, No
city of quitoCity of Quito ecuador Ecuador 2008 Earthquake, Housing, Management activities, No
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou china China 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral germany Germany 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
coro and its portCoro and its Port venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2008 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property
 Yes
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley afghanistan Afghanistan 2008 Civil unrest, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent collapse of the Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings
 Yes
curonian spitCuronian Spit lithuania,russian federation Lithuania
Russian Federation		 2008 Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Surface water pollution, No
dresden elbe valleyDresden Elbe Valley germany Germany 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo panama Panama 2008 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the property by environmental factors, lack of maintenance, as well as polluted water
 No
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery georgia Georgia 2008 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments
 No
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi india India 2008 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
heart of neolithic orkneyHeart of Neolithic Orkney united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2008 Renewable energy facilities, No
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul turkiye Türkiye 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas);
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2008 Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn estonia Estonia 2008 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the transportation of hazardous materials to the Old Town
 No
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao china China 2008 Housing, No
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco mexico Mexico 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague czechia Czechia 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga latvia Latvia 2008 Housing, 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 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara romania Romania 2008 Financial resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of monuments in general and the fortifications in particular
 No
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg austria Austria 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, No
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna austria Austria 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, No
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara japan Japan 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento uruguay Uruguay 2008 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management activities,
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
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Flooding, Management activities,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings
 No
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl russian federation Russian Federation 2008 Commercial development, Housing, No
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta georgia Georgia 2008 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works chile Chile 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, Wind,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the buildings that were constructed using local materials such as timber for frames, corrugated iron sheets for roofs and some walls, in addition to stucco and lightweight construction; Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years ; Corrosion of metal cladding and dismantlement of some of the structural elements. A few buildings, such as the Leaching house, are liable to structural collapse if no support is given ; Very little conservation work carried out
 Yes
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Delay in implementing rehabilitation of the San Sebastian Fortressb) Buildings threatened with collapse
 No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2008 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
 No
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost russian federation Russian Federation 2008 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural integrity of the Church of the Transfiguration
 No
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow russian federation Russian Federation 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing,
Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov
 No
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ukraine Ukraine 2008 Housing, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2008 Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire
 No
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2008 Commercial development, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 2008 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the new structure of the Maya Devi Temple (constructed in 2002) on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity.
 No
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley algeria Algeria 2008 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Flooding, Ground water pollution, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the environment
 No
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley andorra Andorra 2008 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan honduras Honduras 2008 Air transport infrastructure, High impact research / monitoring activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena
 No
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo serbia Serbia 2008 Civil unrest, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property
 Yes
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) morocco Morocco 2008 Commercial development, Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built area b) Continuous collapse of buildingsc) Major deterioration of the maritime part of the fortifications of the Medina
 No
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta malta Malta 2008 Housing, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2008 Commercial development, Underground transport infrastructure, No
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam afghanistan Afghanistan 2008 Civil unrest, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret
 Yes
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor montenegro Montenegro 2008 Earthquake, 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 2008 Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire
 No
old bridge area of the old city of mostarOld Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar bosnia and herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina 2008 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Cracks at the Mostar bridge
 No
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) 2008 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Governance, High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Natural risk factors b) Deterioration of monuments
 Yes
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca spain Spain 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications sri lanka Sri Lanka 2008 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Tsunami/tidal wave, No
old town of lijiangOld Town of Lijiang china China 2008 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2008 Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
 No
palace and gardens of schonbrunnPalace and Gardens of Schönbrunn austria Austria 2008 Housing, No
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
parthian fortresses of nisaParthian Fortresses of Nisa turkmenistan Turkmenistan 2008 Interpretative and visitation facilities, No
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena colombia Colombia 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of conservation of the Church of Santo Domingo
 No
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan mexico Mexico 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
prehistoric sites and decorated caves of the vezere valleyPrehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley france France 2008 Micro-organisms, No
red fort complexRed Fort Complex india India 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, No
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2008 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Yes
richtersveld cultural and botanical landscapeRichtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape south africa South Africa 2008 Mining, No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2008 Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches
 No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2008 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components;
 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 2008 Governance, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
 Yes
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 2008 Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), No
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, No
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City iraq Iraq 2008 War, Yes
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site indonesia Indonesia 2008 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
sceilg mhichilSceilg Mhichíl ireland Ireland 2008 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2008 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures
 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 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2008 Flooding, Housing, Management activities, Solid waste, No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains
 No
tiwanaku: spiritual and political centre of the tiwanaku cultureTiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 2008 High impact research / monitoring activities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
tokaj wine region historic cultural landscapeTokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape hungary Hungary 2008 Non-renewable energy facilities, No
tower of londonTower of London united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2008 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2008 Housing, Illegal activities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
 No
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) jordan Jordan 2008 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security
 No
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley germany Germany 2008 Ground transport infrastructure, Input of excess energy, No
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre lithuania Lithuania 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, 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 2008 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
works of antoni gaudiWorks of Antoni Gaudí spain Spain 2008 Underground transport infrastructure, 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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