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Muan Getbol: N35°02′46.18″ E126°20′17.26″ Goheung Getbol: N34°42′05.23″ E127°26′36.12″ Yeosu Getbol: N34°44′32.77″ E127°34′24.37″ The Yellow Sea is one of the world’s major tidal flat habitats, and the nominated property is located on the east side of the Yellow Sea and the southwest coast of the Republic of Korea (ROK). Sediments containing abundant nutrients are supplied ...

Ethiopia,a) Declining populations of Walia ibex, Simien fox and other large mammal species; b) Increasing human populations and livestock numbers in the park; c) Agricultural encroachment; d) Road construction.,From 10 to 27 May 2006, a UNESCO - IUCN monitoring mission visited the property. The results of the mission were presented orally to the 30th session of the ...

Azerbaijan,a) Changing urban fabric due to the demolition of buildings and uncontrolled construction within the Walled City; b) Overall lack of any management system and in particular insufficient coordination between the national and municipal authorities; c) Absence of a comprehensive management plan that addresses conservation problems, urban development control and ...

Pakistan,Urban Pressure; Lack of capacity in conservation techniques; Lack of management mechanism (including legislation); Lack of monitoring system; Lack of human or financial resources. Additional Details: Pollution is considered a particular threat to the property. New infrastructures, motorized traffic, industrial installations and encroachments are threatening the ...

Central African Republic, Insecurity; Poaching; Mining; Transhumance and illegal grazing; Illegal fishing; Illegal occupation of the property. ,On 31 January 2013, the State Party submitted a brief report on the state of conservation of the property. This report indicates a certain number of measures undertaken by the State Party without clearly referring to the ...

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Presence of armed groups, lack of security and political instability rendering a large part of the property inacessible to the guards ; Attribution of mining permits inside the property ; Poaching by armed military groups ; Villages in the ecological corridor between the highland and lowland sectors of the park ; Illegal mining and ...

Hungary, Demolition and inappropriate development in the buffer zone known as the ‘Jewish Quarter’; Inappropriate use of public areas and street amenities; Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage; Increased traffic volume.  ,The State Party submitted a state of conservation report on 30 January 2013 as requested ...

Peru, Management systems/ management plan (Delays in reviewing the Master Plan and developing detailed yearly operational plans, and inadequate budgetary support for effective implementation; No evaluation of transport options, related geological studies, or the impact of bus traffic on increasing the risk of landslides; Lack of effective management of the property; Lack ...

Mexico, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources Illegal activities (illegal fishing) Serious concerns about the imminent extinction of an endemic porpoise species (vaquita) and conservation status of a marine fish (totoaba) ,On 3 March 2022, the State Party submitted a report on the state of conservation of the property, available ...

Uzbekistan, Ground Transport Infrastructure (Roads) High impact research / monitoring activities Housing, Development (Use of new building material and methods, inappropriate restoration and reconstruction methods; utilities or service infrastructure) Management deficiency (Lack of coordination with regard to the conservation and restoration activities carried out as part ...

“Vicente was reviewing the large stones Quixadá that stood out sharply on the arranhenta vastness of the savanna, lifting, sky above, the huge granite cliffs. The light gave off strange gradations from the metallic gray and blue color of the sky, and another violet pale blue, to the black mud that flowed in large lists, vanishing in the crevices, chamalotando the rough ...

Georgia, Lack of a management mechanism Insufficient coordination between the GeorgianChurch and the national authorities Lack of definition of property and buffer zones Privatisation of surrounding land Natural erosion of stone Loss of authenticity in recent works carried out by the Church ,The World Heritage Committee at its 33rd session expressed its serious concern ...

Cameroon,a) Lack of implementation and full approval of management plan; b) Industrial mining activities proposed adjacent to the property; c) Industrial farming proposed in the buffer zone; d) Threats from commercial hunting; deforestation around the property.,On 21 January 2010, the State Party transmitted a state of conservation report of the property containing the ...

· Egypt, the gift of the Nile Egypt would not exist without the river and its periodical flooding which regulated life, work in the fields, religious and civil feastdays. The banks flooded by the river when it was in spate were transformed into arable lands. Before the great modern dams were built, the average width of these banks varied between 100 m in Sudanese ...

Located approximately 80 km. to the south of Amman and 15 km to the northwest of the present-day town of el-Qatrana and the same distance to the northeast of the legionary fortress of el-Lejjun is the fort of Qas Bshir. Remarkably well preserved, this castellum stands as a poignant reminder of the long vanquished might of Rome on this, the southeastern ...

The town of Torzhok sits along an ancient route between the two Russian capitals, Moscow and St. Petersburg. This geography meant that numerous noblemen were awarded land plots around the town based on tenure in public service. As the cultural phenomenon of the Russian country estate was only emerging, this area was built up with exemplary estates, made up of mansions, ...

Kalba, Khatm Al-Melaha N 24º 59' 21.04" E 56º 20' 50.59" Khorfakkan, Al-Modaify N 25º 22' 26.96" E 56º 20' 36.09" Khorfakkan, Luluya N 25º 22' 48.85" E 56º 21' 22.65" Khorfakkan, Wadi Shie N 25º 20' 49.65" E 56º 19' 37.92"The rock art of Sharjah Emirate is the first rock art discovered in the whole of the Al-Hajar Mountains, it is a very interesting and varied thematic ...

United Republic of Tanzania, Shortcomings in the management and lack of resources (issues resolved) Residents allowed to grow crops inside the World Heritage site (issue resolved) Construction of an access road  Increased overgrazing Tourist vehicle activity  ,The 25th session of the Committee requested a report from the State Party on the encroachment situation ...

The Cultural Landscape of the Complex of Las Huaringas Lagoons, is located in the highlands of the department of Piura, in the provinces of Huancabamba and Ayabaca, above the 1750 and 3650 m.a.s.l., it develops in a close physiographic space, wide towards the south and constrained in the far north; its relief was modelled due to the union of the eastern mountain range with ...

50 Years of UNESCO World Heritage in partnership with National Geographic For 50 years now, UNESCO World Heritage has been a source of resilience, humanity and innovation. Through 30 splendid photographs, accompany us on a virtual world tour, focused on the future and youth.  Temporal Illusion, Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage, Cairo, Egypt, 2018​ Memphis and ...

Democratic Republic of the Congo,a) Extensive poaching of large mammals, in particular elephants; b) Mining activities inside the property; c) Uncontrolled migration into the villages located within the property; d) Illegal timber exploitation in the Ituri Forest, which might affect the property in the near future; e) Planned rehabilitation of the National Road RN4 ...

Peru,a) Delays in reviewing the master plan and developing detailed yearly operational plans, and inadequate budgetary support for effective implementation; b) No evaluation of transport options, related geological studies, or the impact of bus traffic on increasing the risk of landslides; c) Lack of impact studies related to the carrying capacity of the Citadel and Inca ...

Syrian Arab Republic,Before the conflict: Society valuing of heritage (Poor state of conservation) Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system (Inappropriate restoration techniques) Legal framework (Lack of a buffer zone) (issue resolved) Management System/Management Plan (Lack of a management plan) Housing (Development projects threatening the emblematic ...

United Republic of Tanzania, Geothermal energy development project (issue resolved) Buildings and Development (potential impact of a lodge development project on the crater rim, proposed museum building at Laetoli) Transportation infrastructure (impact of the project for upgrading Lodoare Gate to Golini Main Road, construction of the southern bypass road and access road to ...

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Head Office and Garden complex opened to the public in 1969. Four decades later, it was classified as the first Portuguese modern National Monument [Decree no. 18/2010, Official Gazette, 1st series, no. 250, of 28-12-2010]. It is a masterpiece of modern architecture and an example of a perfect relationship between interior and exterior ...