Decision: 44 COM 7A.10
The World Heritage Committee,
Having considered document WHC/21/44.COM/7A.Add.2 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 Decisions 43 COM 7A.22 and 43 COM 8C.2 of its last session.
ANNEX
The World Heritage Committee
44th session of the Committee (44 COM)
Item 10: Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls (site proposed by ...
Decision: 44 COM 7A.11
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.23, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Notes with appreciation the efforts undertaken by the State Party to address conservation threats at the property and in fundraising activities that have led to projects aimed at the preservation of the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property; and requests it to continue its efforts in this regard to the extent possible;
Also requests the State Party to provide further detailed information and ...
Decision: 44 COM 7A.12
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.24, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Commends the important efforts made by the State Party to raise funds and undertake activities for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), despite the difficult situation and working conditions on the ground, due to the effects of the conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, and urges it to continue its efforts in this regard to the extent possible;
Requests the State Party to keep ...
Decision: 44 COM 7A.13
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.25, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Notes with appreciation the efforts undertaken by the State Party to address conservation threats at the property and in fundraising activities that have led to projects aimed at the preservation of the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the property;
Requests the State Party to continue its efforts in this regard to the extent possible and to discuss with ICOMOS the restoration techniques and materials ...
Decision: 44 COM 7A.14
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.26, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Commends the important efforts made by the State Party to raise funds and undertake activities for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), despite the difficult situation and working conditions on the ground, and urgesit to continue its efforts in this regard to the extent possible;
Also commends the State Party for the submission of the Retrospective Statement of OUV for the ...
Sites: Old Town of Ghadamès
Decision: 44 COM 7A.15
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.27, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Commends the State Party for the important efforts made for the conservation of the property and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), in close coordination with local communities and civil society, despite the difficult situation and difficult working conditions on the ground, and urges it to continue its efforts in this regard, if possible;
Welcomes the efforts made for the development of a Management Plan for ...
Decision: 44 COM 7A.16
The World Heritage Committee,
Having considered Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A.Add.2 and the annex attached to this decision,
Recalling Decisions 42 COM 7A.28, and 43 COM 7A 29, adopted at its 42nd (Manama, 2018) and 43rd (Baku, 2019) 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 Committee44th session of the Committee (44 COM)
Having considered Document ...
Sites: Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
44 COM 7A.17
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir (Palestine) (C 1492)
Decision: 44 COM 7A.17
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A.Add.2,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.30 adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
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 in particular concerning the restoration of the irrigation system;
Requests the State Party to allocate the necessary resources to ensure the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decisions 43 COM 7A.31 and 43 COM 7A.37, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Taking into account Decision 44 COM 7A.24, on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Notes the efforts mobilized by the State Party for the recovery of the Ancient City of Aleppo since December 2016, commending the commitment of the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM), its partners and the local community, encourages DGAM to continue its efforts in implementing actions outlined ...
Sites: Ancient City of Aleppo
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 43 COM 7A.32 and 43 COM 7A.37, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Taking into account Decision 44 COM 7A.24, on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Welcomes the high quality works undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums in the framework of the Emergency International Assistance request approved in December 2018,
Expresses is concern that extensive illegal excavations were carried out at the site and calls upon the international ...
Sites: Ancient City of Bosra
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 43 COM 7A.33 and 43 COM 7A.37, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Taking into account Decision 44 COM 7A.24 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Expresses its concern about the collapse of a portion of the outer ancient city wall of the Ancient City of Damascus, in the area between Bab al-Salam and Bab Touma, and takes note of the documentation and emergency work undertaken in the framework of the Emergency Assistance approved in October 2020, to identify and ...
Sites: Ancient City of Damascus
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 43 COM 7A.34 and 43 COM 7A.37, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Taking into account Decision 44 COM 7A.24, on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Expresses its great concern about the situation at the property, in particular the presence of armed groups, illegal excavation and looting activities in and around the property, and the lack of detailed information on damage incurred;
Calls again on all parties involved in the conflict to refrain from any action ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 43 COM 7A.35 and 43 COM 7A.37, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Taking into account Decision 44 COM 7A.24 on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Welcomes the cancellation of the Cable Car project at Qal’at Salah El-Din by the State Party, and notes the intention to create tourism trails around the site;
Also welcomes the works carried out by the State Party, through its Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums of Syria (DGAM), in the framework of the ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 43 COM 7A.36 and 43 COM 7A.37, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Taking into account Decision 44 COM 7A.24, on the World Heritage properties of the Syrian Arab Republic,
Expresses its concern that extensive illegal excavation took place at the site and calls upon the international community to collaborate for the sharing of inventories and documentation that could facilitate the return of looted objects;
Also expresses its concern that monuments at the property remain at serious ...
Sites: Site of Palmyra
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.37, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Deplores the continued conflict situation prevailing in some parts of 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 the sites included on the national Tentative List, commends the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) and all heritage ...
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.38, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Expresses its continuing concern that the Historic Town of Zabid has incurred irreversible destruction and continues to be vulnerable, owing to the current security situation, ongoing social change and continuing limited support and resources for both heritage management and physical conservation;
Commends the efforts of the local actors, as well as international agencies, on initiatives undertaken to protect the attributes which ...
Sites: Historic Town of Zabid
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.39, adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Commends the efforts of local actors and other parties in the initiatives undertaken in capacity building, awareness raising, damage assessment, documentation and emergency interventions at the property, and requests that they continue in consultation with UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies, to prioritise urgent stabilization actions, and to restore damaged buildings, based on surveys and documentation, using traditional construction ...
Sites: Old City of Sana'a
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A.Add,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.40 adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Commends the efforts of the local actors and community to protect and conserve the property, despite the very difficult conditions;
Expresses its continuing concern about the damage caused to the property as a result of natural elements and the 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 ...
Sites: Old Walled City of Shibam
44 COM 7A.28
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Afghanistan) (C 208 rev)
Decision: 44 COM 7A.28
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decisions 42 COM 7A.1 and 43 COM 7A.41 adopted at its 42nd (Manama, 2018) and the 43rd (Baku, 2019) sessions respectively,
Welcomes the steps taken by the State Party to ensure due consultations with relevant stakeholders, including local communities, and strongly encourages it to continue such outreach activities and inscribe consultation mechanisms as a permanent component of the management system;
Acknowledges the submission of the Strategic Master Plan (SMP) for Bamiyan, ...
Decision: 44 COM 7A.29
The World Heritage Committee,
Having examined Document WHC/21/44.COM/7A,
Recalling Decision 43 COM 7A.42 adopted at its 43rd session (Baku, 2019),
Welcomes the efforts made by the State Party to address the critical situation caused by the floods of May 2019, the deployment of security forces and the planning of future actions;
Notes with serious concern however the continued lack of sustainable financial resources and the alarming security situation, which, combined with natural disasters, brought another layer of difficulties in implementing conservation ...