The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.35 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Regrets that the State Party did not submit a report on the state of conservation of the property, as requested by the Committee at its extended 45th session, and expresses concern about the absence of relevant updated information;
Reiterates its request to the State Party to continue its efforts for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) to the extent possible and to seek the necessary ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.36 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Commends the important efforts made by the State Party in undertaking activities for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), particularly those directed towards the implementation of corrective measures for the achievement of the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR), as adopted by the Committee, and requests the State ...
Sites: Old Town of Ghadamès
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.37 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Regrets that the State Party did not submit a report on the state of conservation of the property, as requested by the Committee at its extended 45th session, and expresses concern about the absence of relevant updated information;
Urges again the State Party to continue its efforts for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), in close coordination with local communities and civil ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A.Add.4 and the Annex attached to this decision,
Recalling Decisions 42 COM 7A.28, 43 COM 7A.29, 44 COM 7A.16 and 45 COM 7A.38, adopted at its 42nd (Manama, 2018), 43rd (Baku, 2019), extended 44th (Fuzhou/online, 2021) and extended 45th (Riyadh, 2023) sessions respectively,
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 World Heritage Committee.
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ANNEX
The World Heritage ...
Sites: Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
46 COM 7A.26
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir (State of Palestine) (C 1492)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A.Add.4,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.39 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Commends the State Party for its efforts to improve the state of conservation of the property and to implement the corrective measures to achieve the Desired state of conservation for the removal of the property from the List of World Heritage in Danger (DSOCR), and encourages the State Party to pursue its efforts in seeking the required funds to undertake the development of a suitable sewage system, as a matter of ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 45 COM 7A.40 and 45 COM 7A.46 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Taking note of the assessment of damage inflicted by the 2023 February earthquake to the property, the removal of debris as well as the consolidation and restoration works undertaken,
Also taking note of the continued efforts towards the recovery of the property since December 2016 and in particular the significant progress made with the adoption of the infrastructure plan, the restoration and ...
Sites: Ancient City of Aleppo
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 45 COM 7A.41 and 45 COM 7A.46 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Taking note of the conservation work carried out to the Citadel/Theatre and at Madrasa Abû al-Fidâ, encourages the State Party to develop a detailed conservation intervention methodology for buildings and monuments at the property, including principles and technical requirements, and to submit it to the World Heritage Centre for review by the Advisory Bodies before finalisation;
Reiterates its previous ...
Sites: Ancient City of Bosra
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 45 COM 7A.42 and 45 COM 7A.46 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Welcomes the progress accomplished in planning the recovery of the property, notably through the projects for early recovery planning and ‘digital transformation’, which are driven by strong participatory approach and largely targeting the involvement and benefit of communities, and through which numerous activities are being planned and implemented in view of sustainably developing the property;
Welcomes ...
Sites: Ancient City of Damascus
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 45 COM 7A.43 and 45 COM 7A.46 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Remains greatly concerned about the situation at the property, which does not allow for an overall assessment of its state of conservation, and the lack of sufficient available information on damage, including the impact of the February 2023 earthquake;
Calls again on all parties involved in the conflict to refrain from any action that could cause further damage to the property, including through its use ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 45 COM 7A.44 and 45 COM 7A.46 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
While regretting that a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) was not submitted before the implementation of the project for the restoration of the stable and counterscarp walls, welcomes the opportunity provided for enhanced dialogue with the World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS, as well as the opportunity provided by the capacity building sessions which support application of the methodology on major interventions ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.45 and 45 COM 7A.46 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Reiterates its appeal to all Member States of UNESCO to cooperate in the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural heritage coming from Syria as per the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2199 of February 2015, and 2347 of March 2017;
Commending the exemplary background documentation and impact analysis submitted for the project on restoration and reconstruction of the Triumphal Arch, which ...
Sites: Site of Palmyra
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.47, adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Expresses its continuing concern that the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property continues to be vulnerable because of the deteriorating condition of historic buildings, effects of extreme weather conditions, security challenges, and continuing limited support and resources for both heritage management and physical conservation;
Commends the efforts undertaken in capacity building, awareness raising, damage ...
Sites: Historic Town of Zabid
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 18 EXT.COM 5.3 adopted at its 18th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2023),
Notes with appreciation the efforts of the State Party in providing an informative report, with indications on the damage and challenges incurred, as well as in seeking partnerships and support for funding;
Requests the State Party to implement the recommendations outlined at the time of inscription, as follows:
Halting the implementation of the 2018 Master Plan until a full assessment has been undertaken, through a ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.49 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Expresses its continuing concern that the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property continues to be vulnerable because of the deteriorating condition of historic buildings, effects of extreme weather conditions, damage from conflict, security challenges, and continuing limited support and resources for both heritage management and physical conservation;
Commends the efforts undertaken in capacity building, ...
Sites: Old City of Sana'a
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.50 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Expresses its continuing concern that the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property continues to be vulnerable because of the deteriorating condition of historic buildings, effects of extreme weather conditions, damage from conflict, and continuing limited support and resources for both heritage management and physical conservation;
Commends the efforts undertaken by the State Party, international agencies and ...
Sites: Old Walled City of Shibam
46 COM 7A.37
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Afghanistan) (C 208 rev)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 43 COM 7A.41, 44 COM 7A.28 and 45 COM 7A.51 adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019) and its extended 44th (Fuzhou/online, 2021) and 45th (Riyadh, 2023) sessions, respectively,
Regrets that a state of conservation report was not submitted for the property;
Expresses its deep concern with regard to the current humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the difficult situation of the education and cultural sectors, and the challenges faced by the national and international communities, ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 43 COM 7A.42, 44 COM 7A.29 and 45 COM 7A.52 adopted at its 43rd (Baku, 2019), extended 44th (Fuzhou/online, 2021) and extended 45th (Riyadh, 2023) sessions respectively,
Expresses its deep concern regarding the current situation in Afghanistan in terms of humanitarian, educational and cultural environments, and the challenges faced by the national and international communities, including the United Nations system, in effectively implementing technical assistance activities for heritage ...
46 COM 7A.39
Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia (Micronesia (Federated States of)) (C 1503)
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.53 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Welcomes progress with some actions to manage the property and protect its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), including removal of intrusive and threatening vegetation, completion of the Visitor Centre with support from the governments of Japan and the United States of America, and preparation of the Master Plan for the Sustainable Conservation of the property, site Management Plan, and the Sustainable Tourism Plan, with ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 40 COM 7B.48, 41 COM 7A.57, 42 COM 7A.4, 43 COM 7A.44, 44 COM 7A.31 and 45 COM 7A.54 adopted at its 40th (Istanbul/UNESCO, 2016), 41st (Krakow, 2017), 42nd (Manama, 2018), 43rd (Baku, 2019), extended 44th (Fuzhou/online, 2021) and extended 45th (Riyadh, 2023) sessions respectively,
Also recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.44, in which the Committee allowed the State Party two years to explore possible options for a significant boundary modification or a new nomination in order to consider ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.17 adopted at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023),
Acknowledges the submission of the updated report on the proposed SR 836/Dolphin Expressway Road extension project, and takes note that the project is temporarily halted due to a legal challenge in the State Division of Administrative Hearings Court for planning inconsistency with the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan, for which a decision is pending;
Recalls its request to the State Party to submit to ...
Sites: Everglades National Park