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  • Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman (2009)
    Oman
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Legal framework Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Abu Mena (2009)
    Egypt
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Management systems/ management plan Water (rain/water table)
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves (2009)
    Niger
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Erosion and siltation/ deposition Forestry /wood production Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Illegal activities Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: Poverty
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (2009)
    Cuba
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Mining
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata (2009)
    Mauritania
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Human resources Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Legal framework Management activities Management systems/ management plan Other climate change impacts Society's valuing of heritage
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Ancient City of Damascus (2009)
    Syrian Arab Republic
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management activities Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: Poor state of conservation
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis (2009)
    Egypt
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Flooding Ground transport infrastructure Housing Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Land conversion Management systems/ management plan Water (rain/water table)
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Archaeological Site of Cyrene (2009)
    Libya
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Housing Interpretative and visitation facilities Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Management activities Management systems/ management plan Solid waste
    Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá (2009)
    Panama
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage 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
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh (2009)
    Belarus
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Management activities
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) (2009)
    Iraq
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Flooding Management systems/ management plan Water infrastructure
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • Auschwitz Birkenau
    German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) (2009)
    Poland
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities.
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery (2009)
    Georgia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Management activities Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Bahla Fort (2009)
    Oman
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management activities Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Bam and its Cultural Landscape (2009)
    Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Banc d'Arguin National Park (2009)
    Mauritania
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Financial resources Fishing/collecting aquatic resources Human resources Illegal activities Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management systems/ management plan Oil and gas
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (2009)
    Belize
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Forestry /wood production Land conversion Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Belovezhskaya Pushcha / Białowieża Forest (2009)
    Poland
    Belarus
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Forestry /wood production Illegal activities Invasive/alien terrestrial species Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: a) Alterations of the hydrological regime; b) Border fence impeding mammal movements
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Bordeaux, Port of the Moon (2009)
    France
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Ground transport infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Borobudur Temple Compounds (2009)
    Indonesia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Legal framework Management activities Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Brasilia (2009)
    Brazil
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue (2009)
    Hungary
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Housing
    Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Butrint (2009)
    Albania
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Illegal activities Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: Slow progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the joint missions
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2009)
    South Africa
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Fire (widlfires) Invasive/alien terrestrial species
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville (2009)
    Spain
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2009)
    India
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Chan Chan Archaeological Zone (2009)
    Peru
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Crop production Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Illegal activities Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Management activities Management systems/ management plan Water (rain/water table)
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Chavin (Archaeological Site) (2009)
    Peru
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Erosion and siltation/ deposition Management systems/ management plan Micro-organisms Relative humidity Temperature Wind
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • City of Bath (2009)
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Interpretative and visitation facilities
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg (2009)
    Austria
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • City of Quito (2009)
    Ecuador
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Management activities
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • City of Valletta (2009)
    Malta
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Commercial development Housing Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto (2009)
    Italy
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Housing
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection (2009)
    Panama
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Erosion and siltation/ deposition Legal framework Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Marine transport infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Colonial City of Santo Domingo (2009)
    Dominican Republic
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Air pollution Earthquake Housing Human resources Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Interpretative and visitation facilities Land conversion Legal framework Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management activities Management systems/ management plan Society's valuing of heritage Storms
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Comoé National Park (2009)
    Côte d'Ivoire
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Crop production Fire (widlfires) Illegal activities Land conversion Management systems/ management plan War
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Complex of Hué Monuments (2009)
    Viet Nam
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Housing
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Coro and its Port (2009)
    Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: a) Serious deterioration of materials and structuresb) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (2009)
    Afghanistan
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Deliberate destruction of heritage Illegal activities
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: a) Risk of imminent collapse of the Giant Buddha nichesb) Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintingse) Anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordinances (i.e. munitions)
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Cultural Landscape of Sintra (2009)
    Portugal
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Housing Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: b) Lack of conservation of parks and palaces;
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Danube Delta (2009)
    Romania
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Localised utilities Surface water pollution
    Other Threats: b) Deepwater navigation waterway through the Bystroe mouth of the Danube River;
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Dja Faunal Reserve (2009)
    Cameroon
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Commercial hunting Illegal activities Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Management systems/ management plan Mining
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (2009)
    Senegal
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Human resources Invasive / alien freshwater species Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Management systems/ management plan Subsistence hunting Water (rain/water table)
    Other Threats: Salinisation of soils
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Dresden Elbe Valley (2009)
    Germany
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • East Rennell (2009)
    Solomon Islands
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Commercial hunting Fishing/collecting aquatic resources Forestry /wood production Mining
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape (2009)
    Austria
    Hungary
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore (2009)
    Pakistan
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Housing Land conversion Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo (2009)
    Panama
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: 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
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Galápagos Islands (2009)
    Ecuador
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Governance Human resources Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Illegal activities Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management activities Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: h) Educational reform not implemented
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Garamba National Park (2009)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Illegal activities Management activities Management systems/ management plan War
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Golden Mountains of Altai (2009)
    Russian Federation
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Illegal activities Major linear utilities Oil and gas
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Gough and Inaccessible Islands (2009)
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Invasive/alien terrestrial species
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Group of Monuments at Hampi (2009)
    India
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Ground transport infrastructure Illegal activities Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Gunung Mulu National Park (2009)
    Malaysia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Water infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Ha Long Bay (2009)
    Viet Nam
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Housing Human resources Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Industrial areas Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul (2009)
    Turkey
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: 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 areaslack of impact studies before large-scale developments are implemented
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Historic Cairo (2009)
    Egypt
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: 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
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn (2009)
    Estonia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: 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
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre of Brugge (2009)
    Belgium
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Interpretative and visitation facilities Management activities
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Historic Centre of Český Krumlov (2009)
    Czech Republic
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre of Lima (2009)
    Peru
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre of Macao (2009)
    China
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco (2009)
    Mexico
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre of Naples (2009)
    Italy
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: lack of continuous maintenance of the urban fabric
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre of Prague (2009)
    Czech Republic
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre of Riga (2009)
    Latvia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Legal framework
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments (2009)
    Russian Federation
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg (2009)
    Austria
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Housing
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centre of Vienna (2009)
    Austria
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Housing
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra  (2009)
    Albania
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Illegal activities Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: a) Fire; b) Lack of specific monitoring indicator; c) Lack of adequate firefighting arrangements in the historic urban zone; d) Lack of a programme of archaeological excavation
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa (2009)
    China
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Interpretative and visitation facilities Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management activities
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara (2009)
    Japan
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento (2009)
    Uruguay
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Commercial development Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan Marine transport infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (2009)
    Peru
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Avalanche/ landslide Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Financial resources Governance Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Historic Town of Zabid (2009)
    Yemen
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Housing Illegal activities Land conversion Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: a) Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state);
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa (2009)
    Peru
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Earthquake Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Flooding Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community
    Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings, as well as the effect of heavy traffic on historic buildings
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B,

  • Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl (2009)
    Russian Federation
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management activities
    Other Threats: Changes in the built fabric
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta (2009)
    Pakistan
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Erosion and siltation/ deposition Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: a) Significant decay of the property caused by local climatic conditions and alluvial erosionb) Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tombd) Lack of monitoring
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Historical Monuments of Mtskheta (2009)
    Georgia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Erosion and siltation/ deposition Land conversion Management activities Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: f) Loss of authenticity
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (2009)
    Chile
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Management systems/ management plan Wind
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: a) Extremely fragile nature of the industrial 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 constructionb) Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years c) 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 givend) Very little conservation work carried out
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture (2009)
    Spain
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Marine transport infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Ilulissat Icefjord (2009)
    Denmark
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Fishing/collecting aquatic resources Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Subsistence hunting Temperature change
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang
    Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing
    Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing (2009)
    China
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation
    Other Threats: c) Lack of documentary evidence and clearly formulated principles to guide the conservation works.
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Island of Gorée (2009)
    Senegal
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Erosion and siltation/ deposition Human resources Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Illegal activities
    Other Threats: Risk of collapse of historic buildings;
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Island of Mozambique (2009)
    Mozambique
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Housing Human resources Management activities Management systems/ management plan Solid waste
    Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings;
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Island of Saint-Louis (2009)
    Senegal
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Human resources Management activities Management systems/ management plan Water (rain/water table)
    Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants;
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church (2009)
    Denmark
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Temperature Water (rain/water table) Wind
    Other Threats: surface deterioration of two runic stones, part of the overall property
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Kahuzi-Biega National Park (2009)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Illegal activities Land conversion Mining War
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Kasbah of Algiers (2009)
    Algeria
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system Erosion and siltation/ deposition Land conversion Management systems/ management plan Underground transport infrastructure
    Other Threats: b) Lack of maintenance of dwelling places;
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Kaziranga National Park (2009)
    India
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Ground transport infrastructure Human resources Illegal activities
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Keoladeo National Park (2009)
    India
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Invasive / alien freshwater species Invasive/alien terrestrial species Management systems/ management plan Water (extraction) Water infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Kiev: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (2009)
    Ukraine
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Kizhi Pogost (2009)
    Russian Federation
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: Structural integrity of the Church of the Transfiguration
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow (2009)
    Russian Federation
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing
    Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou (2009)
    Morocco
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Erosion and siltation/ deposition Illegal activities Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: a) Partial abandonment of the property;
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • L'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre (2009)
    Ukraine
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan Solid waste
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Lake Baikal (2009)
    Russian Federation
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground water pollution Housing Illegal activities Land conversion Legal framework Major linear utilities Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan Oil and gas
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Lamu Old Town (2009)
    Kenya
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Housing Human resources Industrial areas Management systems/ management plan Marine transport infrastructure Oil and gas Solid waste
    Other Threats: Fire
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Laurisilva of Madeira (2009)
    Portugal
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Air transport infrastructure Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Housing Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Pampas de Jumana (2009)
    Peru
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Illegal activities Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Mining
    Other Threats: Lack of systematic monitoring of the site
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City (2009)
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Commercial development Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Los Katíos National Park (2009)
    Colombia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Ground transport infrastructure Ground water pollution Illegal activities Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting Land conversion Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Major linear utilities Management systems/ management plan Water infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha (2009)
    Nepal
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: b) Impact on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity of the property by the Maya Devi Temple constructed in 2002
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (2009)
    India
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Crop production Illegal activities
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: b) Forced evacuation of Park staff
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park (2009)
    Central African Republic
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Financial resources Human resources Illegal activities Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Mining
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • Maya Site of Copan (2009)
    Honduras
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: 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
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Medieval Monuments in Kosovo (2009)
    Serbia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Legal framework Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: e) Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add,WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add.Corr

  • Meidan Emam, Esfahan (2009)
    Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Commercial development Housing Underground transport infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca (2009)
    Malaysia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Housing Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (2009)
    Afghanistan
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Deliberate destruction of heritage Illegal activities Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: b) Inclination of the Minaret;
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest (2009)
    Kenya
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Illegal activities Land conversion
    Other Threats: Community-wildlife conflict
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (2009)
    Côte d'Ivoire
    Guinea
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Forestry /wood production Human resources Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Illegal activities Land conversion Management systems/ management plan Mining
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor (2009)
    Montenegro
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Earthquake Ground transport infrastructure Housing Legal framework Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Natural System of Wrangel Island Reserve (2009)
    Russian Federation
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area (2009)
    Tanzania, United Republic of
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Crop production Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Illegal activities Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Invasive / alien freshwater species Land conversion Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Niokolo-Koba National Park (2009)
    Senegal
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Illegal activities Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Mining Translocated species Water infrastructure
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Okapi Wildlife Reserve (2009)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Illegal activities Mining
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • Old and New Towns of Edinburgh (2009)
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing
    Other Threats: Fire
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar (2009)
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure
    Other Threats: b) Cracks appearing on the surface of the bridge
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls (2009)
    Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan)
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: 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
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: a) Natural risk factorse) Deterioration of monuments
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • Old City of Salamanca (2009)
    Spain
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (2009)
    Sri Lanka
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Illegal activities Management systems/ management plan Marine transport infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Old Town of Lijiang (2009)
    China
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Commercial development Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: a) Progressive loss of integrity and authenticity
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Old town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof (2009)
    Germany
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management activities
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn (2009)
    Austria
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Parthian Fortresses of Nisa (2009)
    Turkmenistan
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Interpretative and visitation facilities Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Pirin National Park (2009)
    Bulgaria
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Illegal activities Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Pitons Management Area (2009)
    Saint Lucia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Prambanan Temple Compounds (2009)
    Indonesia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Earthquake
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan (2009)
    Mexico
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley (2009)
    France
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Micro-organisms
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Pyrénées - Mont Perdu (2009)
    Spain
    France
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun (2009)
    Bahrain
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Housing Land conversion Marine transport infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Rainforests of the Atsinanana (2009)
    Madagascar
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Commercial hunting Fire (widlfires) Illegal activities Land conversion Mining
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (2009)
    Philippines
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system Financial resources Housing Human resources Management activities Management systems/ management plan Society's valuing of heritage Water infrastructure
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape (2009)
    South Africa
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Mining
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve (2009)
    Honduras
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Illegal activities Invasive/alien terrestrial species Land conversion Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Management systems/ management plan Water infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Robben Island (2009)
    South Africa
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Human resources Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: d) Difficulties with operational aspects of maintenance and conservation implementation including lack of preventive maintenance funding and programminge) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritage
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Rock Drawings in Valcamonica (2009)
    Italy
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Interpretative and visitation facilities Major linear utilities Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela (2009)
    Ethiopia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Earthquake Housing Legal framework Management activities Management systems/ management plan Relative humidity Water (rain/water table)
    Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches.
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara (2009)
    Tanzania, United Republic of
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Governance Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur (2009)
    Bangladesh
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Human resources Management systems/ management plan Relative humidity Water (rain/water table)
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Rwenzori Mountains National Park (2009)
    Uganda
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Human resources Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management systems/ management plan Mining Other climate change impacts
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Sagarmatha National Park (2009)
    Nepal
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Air transport infrastructure Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Temperature change
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Salonga National Park (2009)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Illegal activities Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting Management systems/ management plan War
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures (2009)
    Uzbekistan
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Ground transport infrastructure Housing Management activities
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Samarra Archaeological City (2009)
    Iraq
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: War
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • San Agustín Archaeological Park (2009)
    Colombia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: State of conservation of the fabric of monolithic sculpture
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Sangiran Early Man Site (2009)
    Indonesia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Interpretative and visitation facilities Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Selous Game Reserve (2009)
    Tanzania, United Republic of
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Financial resources Illegal activities Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan Mining Oil and gas Water infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Serengeti National Park (2009)
    Tanzania, United Republic of
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Illegal activities Surface water pollution Water (extraction) Water infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Simien National Park (2009)
    Ethiopia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community Land conversion Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals
    Danger List: Yes
    Other Threats: a) Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A.Add

  • Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites (2009)
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Ground transport infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: Lack of visitor management
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Taï National Park (2009)
    Côte d'Ivoire
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Illegal activities Land conversion Mining
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park (2009)
    Costa Rica
    Panama
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Land conversion Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals Water infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Temple of Preah Vihear (2009)
    Cambodia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • The Sundarbans (2009)
    Bangladesh
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Storms
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Timbuktu (2009)
    Mali
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Flooding Housing Management activities Management systems/ management plan Solid waste
    Other Threats: Lack of adequate maintenance of the buildings.
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Tipasa (2009)
    Algeria
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Erosion and siltation/ deposition Housing Human resources Illegal activities Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management activities Management systems/ management plan Marine transport infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape (2009)
    Hungary
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Management systems/ management plan Non-renewable energy facilities Water (extraction)
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Tower of London (2009)
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Town of Luang Prabang (2009)
    Lao People's Democratic Republic
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Air transport infrastructure Ground transport infrastructure Housing Illegal activities Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra (2009)
    Indonesia
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Governance Ground transport infrastructure Illegal activities Land conversion
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (2009)
    Philippines
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Fishing/collecting aquatic resources Illegal activities Oil and gas
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Tyre (2009)
    Lebanon
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Ground transport infrastructure Housing Illegal activities Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) (2009)
    Jordan
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Upper Middle Rhine Valley (2009)
    Germany
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure Ground transport infrastructure Input of excess energy
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Vilnius Historic Centre (2009)
    Lithuania
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Legal framework Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Virgin Komi Forests (2009)
    Russian Federation
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Management systems/ management plan Mining
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Virunga National Park (2009)
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Civil unrest Illegal activities Land conversion Livestock farming/grazing of domesticated animals War
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Vredefort Dome (2009)
    South Africa
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Ground transport infrastructure Illegal activities Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Management systems/ management plan Surface water pollution
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower (2009)
    Azerbaijan
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Deliberate destruction of heritage Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Danger List: Yes
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7A

  • Waterton Glacier International Peace Park (2009)
    United States of America
    Canada
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Mining Other climate change impacts Temperature change
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Western Caucasus (2009)
    Russian Federation
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Forestry /wood production Ground transport infrastructure Impacts of tourism/visitor/recreation Legal framework Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B.Add

  • Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church (2009)
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Housing Management systems/ management plan
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B

  • Works of Antoni Gaudí  (2009)
    Spain
    Year: 2009
    Threats*: Underground transport infrastructure
    Document Source: WHC-09/33.COM/7B


* : 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.