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Year start: 2018close
Year end: 2018close
Theme: List of World Heritage in Dangerclose
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The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 7A.35, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Expresses its very grave concern about the state of conservation of the property following intentional destructive acts;
Notes with concern the continuing lack of information on the state of conservation of the property, and requests the State Party to keep the World Heritage Centre informed about the situation on the ground;
Reiterates its request that the State Party submit a copy of the Samarra Department of Antiquities’ ...
Sites: Samarra Archaeological City
The World Heritage Committee,
Having considered document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add2 and the Annex attached to this decision,
Recalling its previous decisions concerning the Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls,
Decides that the status of the Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls relating to the World Heritage List remains unchanged as reflected in Decision 41 COM 7A.36 of the last World Heritage Committee,
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The World Heritage Committee
42nd session of the Committee (42 COM)
Item 21: Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls (site proposed by Jordan) DECISION ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A[.ADD],
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.37 and 41 COM 8C.2 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Commends the State Party for the important efforts made to elaborate the strategy to protect Libyan World Heritage properties, despite the prevailing unstable situation and difficult working conditions on the ground;
Notes with appreciation the issuing of a Municipal Resolution in 2017 to address urban encroachment at the property and requests the State Party to continue its efforts to eliminate ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.38 and 41 COM 8C.2 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Commends the State Party for the important efforts made to elaborate the strategy to protect Libyan World Heritage properties, despite the prevailing unstable situation and difficult working conditions on the ground;
Notes with appreciation the activities undertaken by the State Party to address the conservation threats in the property despite the numerous difficulties faced;
Also commends the State Party for the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.39 and 41 COM 8C.2 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Commends the State Party for the important efforts made to elaborate the strategy to protect Libyan World Heritage properties, despite the prevailing unstable situation and difficult working conditions on the ground;
Expresses great concern over the damages incurred at the property due to the armed conflict, in particular to the theatre, urban encroachment, vandalism and weathering, in conjunction with the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.40 and 41 COM 8C.2 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Commends the State Party for the important efforts made to elaborate the strategy to protect Libyan World Heritage properties, despite the prevailing unstable situation and difficult working conditions on the ground;
Notes with appreciation the commitment and efforts of the Department of Antiquities (DOA) and the local authorities in undertaking maintenance and conservation measures at the property, and the ...
Sites: Old Town of Ghadamès
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.41 and 41 COM 8C.2 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Commends the State Party for the important efforts made to elaborate the strategy to protect Libyan World Heritage properties, despite the prevailing unstable situation and difficult working conditions on the ground;
Notes the activities undertaken by the State Party to address the conservation threats in the property despite the numerous difficulties faced, and requests it to continue its efforts in this ...
42 COM 7A.27
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem (Palestine) (C 1433)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 7A.42, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Commends the State Party on the implementation of high-standard conservation works which have occurred at the Church of the Nativity;
Requests the State Party to submit details of the completed works to mosaics, plaster, architraves, and stone pillars, and proposed future works, including works to a sub-floor mosaic, paintings and stone floors, as well as proposals for the revival of Star Street and its branches, to the World ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having considered Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add2 and the annex attached to this decision,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 8B.1, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Decides that the status of Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town relating to the World Heritage List remains unchanged as reflected in Decision 41 COM 8B.1 of the last World Heritage Committee.
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The World Heritage Committee
42nd session of the Committee (42 COM)
Having considered Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add.2;
Recalling Decision 41 COM 8B.1, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017), ...
Sites: Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
42 COM 7A.29
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir (Palestine) (C 1492)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.43 and 41 COM 8C.2 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Acknowledges the efforts made by the State Party to improve the state of conservation of the property;
Notes that the State Party has achieved good progress in preparing the comprehensive Management and Conservation Plan (MCP) for the property and encourages it to complete and implement the MCP, taking into account the preliminary analysis by ICOMOS and its forthcoming detailed recommendations;
Welcoming the ...
Note: the following reports on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic need to be read in conjunction with Item 36.
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.44 and 41 COM 7A.50, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Taking into account Decision 42 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Expresses its great concern at the impact of the armed conflict and resulting humanitarian crisis and irreversible destruction within the property, including of whole ...
Sites: Ancient City of Aleppo
Note: the following reports on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic need to be read in conjunction with Item 36.The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.45, 41 COM 7A.50 and 41 COM 8B.39, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Taking into account Decision 42 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Expresses its concern about the situation at the property and the lack of detailed information on damages and restoration works undertaken;
Acknowledges the ...
Sites: Ancient City of Bosra
Note: the following reports on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic need to be read in conjunction with Item 36.The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.46 and 41 COM 7A.50 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Taking into account Decision 42 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Expresses its great concern over the damage regularly caused by fire within the property and its buffer zone, and urges the State Party to analyze reasons behind fires, continue ...
Sites: Ancient City of Damascus
Note: the following reports on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic need to be read in conjunction with Item 36.The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.47 and 41COM 7A.50, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Taking into account Decision 42 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Expresses its concern about the situation at the property, in particular following the escalation of the conflict, and the lack of detailed information on damages;
Calls on all ...
Note: the following reports on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic need to be read in conjunction with Item 36.The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.48 and 41 COM 7A.50 adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Taking into account Decision 42 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Takes note of the restoration works undertaken at the Chapel despite difficult conditions;
Encourages the State Party to continue implementing the recommendations of the ...
Note: the following reports on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic need to be read in conjunction with Item 36.The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 41 COM 7A.49, 41 COM 7A.50 and 41 COM 8B.51, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Taking into account Decision 42 COM 7A.36 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Reiterates its request to the State Party to limit restoration works to first aid interventions until the security situation improves and allows conducting detailed ...
Sites: Site of Palmyra
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 7A.50, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Deplores the conflict situation prevailing in the country, the loss of human life and the degradation of humanitarian conditions;
Taking note of the reports provided by the State Party regarding the state of conservation of the six Syrian World Heritage properties and of the sites inscribed on the Syrian Tentative List, commends the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) and all the heritage professionals and the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 7A.51, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017);
Expresses its continuing concern at the recent damage caused to the cultural heritage of the Historic Town of Zabid as a result of ongoing armed conflict, and that the property continues to be threatened by the current security situation, ongoing social change and continuing lack of organisational support and resources for both heritage management and physical conservation;
Commends the local actors and the communities of Zabid ...
Sites: Historic Town of Zabid
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 7A.52, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Expresses its continuing concern at the damage caused to the cultural heritage of Yemen as a result of armed conflict, and that the Old City of Sana’a has incurred irreversible destruction, and continues to be vulnerable, owing to the current security situation, ongoing social change and continuing lack of organisational support and resources for both heritage management and physical conservation;
Commends the local technical ...
Sites: Old City of Sana'a
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/18/42.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 41 COM 7A.53, adopted at its 41st session (Krakow, 2017),
Expresses its continuing concern at the recent damage caused to the cultural heritage of the property as a result of natural elements and ongoing armed conflict, and that the property continues to be vulnerable, owing to the residual impact of previous flooding, as well as the current security situation, ongoing social change and continuing lack of organisational support and resources for both heritage management and physical ...
Sites: Old Walled City of Shibam