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World Heritage Properties 149
8401.
Algeria,a) Natural degradation caused by littoral erosion, marine salt and vegetation covering part of the inscribed sectors;
b) Deterioration of the remains due to vandalism, theft and uncontrolled visitation causing accumulation of rubbish;
c) Urbanization on the outskirts of the property where, in the absence of a defined buffer zone, illegal construction provokes land ...
8402.
Georgia,Major reconstruction of the structure of Bagrati Cathedral; general need for interior and exterior conservation work of the monuments; insufficient coordination between the Georgian Church and the national authorities.,The State Party submitted a state of conservation report on 1 February 2005 which outlined in great detail the current condition of each of the ...
8403.
Türkiye,,On 31 January 2013, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report, including “The Draft Management Plan of Çatalhöyük Neolithic Site”. In accordance with the relevant regulations, the draft plan is currently in the process of submission to the Executive and Monitoring Council for evaluation and approval. Following the ...
8404.
Lao People's Democratic Republic,
Inappropriate conservation methods
New constructions
Need for a Safeguarding and Development Plan of the town
Urgent need for the enactment of a Cultural Properties Protection Law
,The Committee at its twentieth session noted the concerns expressed by the Bureau over the inappropriate conservation methods being applied in the renovation of ...
8405.
Honduras,
Extreme pressure with the invasion of refugees and settlers into the Reserve;
Illegal tree felling;
Poaching;
Road construction
,The Committee may recall the fact that it included this site in the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1996, and requested the State Party to implement the eleven-point corrective action plan that had been endorsed by the Minister for ...
8406.
Cambodia,
Inadequate protective legislation;
Inadequately staffed national protection agency;
No permanent boundaries established and defined buffer zones;
Need for monitoring and coordination of the international conservation effort
,The plenary session of the International Coordination Committee for the Safeguarding and the Development of the Historic Site of Angkor ...
8407.
Honduras,
Extreme pressure with the invasion of refugees and settlers into the Reserve;
Illegal tree felling;
Poaching;
Road construction;
Patuca II hydro power project
,Principal issues:
Deforestation, buffer zone projects to benefit local communities and limiting expansion of agriculture.
New information:
The State Forest Administration informed the Centre in August ...
8408.
Egypt,
Increasing flow of pilgrims (issue resolved)
Possible reconstruction of the church over the Saint's tomb (issue resolved)
,WHC:
At the request of the Egyptian authorities, a World Heritage expert hydrologist carried out a mission in September 2002 to the site, with the aim of evaluating the technical proposals made by the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) ...
8409.
Sudan,
Deterioration as a result of exposure to difficult environmental conditions such as wind with sand and floods;
Urban encroachment;
Absence of a management plan with government commitment.
,On 31 January 2014, the State Party submitted a document containing a brief report on the state of conservation of the property and a concise document entitled ...
8410.
Belgium,
Potential impacts of new construction projects
Gradual erosion of the attributes that convey the Outstanding Universal Value and consequently threaten the integrity of the property with regards to its overall coherence and originality.
,On 31 January 2014, the State Party submitted a State of conservation report, which is available at ...
8411.
Croatia,
Armed conflict (issue resolved);
Need to extend the buffer zone (issue resolved);
Earthquake in September 1995 (issue resolved).
,After receiving information from the civil society, the World Heritage Centre requested the State Party to provide clarifications on a large project in the vicinity of the World Heritage property, as well as on the progress in ...
8412.
Montenegro,
Earthquake damage (issue resolved)
Lack of Management Planning/system
Inadequate legal system
Accelerated urban development and urban pressure
Proposed major bridge at Verige
Lack of buffer zone – requested since 2003
,The State Party invited, in March 2013, an ICOMOS advisory mission to assist the national and local authorities in finding ...
8413.
Viet Nam,
Population growth;
Increased tourism pressure and development;
Urban and industrial development;
Lack of financial and technical resources;
Absence of an integrated planning approach.
,From 6 to 10 November 2013, an IUCN reactive monitoring mission visited the property, in accordance with Decision 37 COM 7B.16 (Phnom Penh, 2013). Subsequently, on 25 January 2014, ...
8414.
Chile,
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 construction;
Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years as well as vandalism at the property;
Corrosion of metal cladding and dismantlement of some of the ...
8415.
Netherlands (Kingdom of the),Threats identified at the time of inscription in 2014:
New Municipal urban development plan for the property and the whole of its buffer zone not yet completed and promulgated
Height regulations for the other zones in the vicinity of the property and its buffer zone
Management Committee for the property not yet set up in its definitive ...
8416.
Afghanistan,
Political instability
Inclination of the Minaret
Lack of management plan
Illicit excavations and looting
,On 23 February 2016, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report, which is available at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/211/documents. However, the document details a series of the activities that need to be carried out rather than providing ...
8417.
Bolivia (Plurinational State of),
Lack of a management plan (issue resolved)
Governance
Lack of coordinated conservation policies and interventions between the national government and local stakeholders
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation
,On 23 February 2016, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report, which is available at ...
8418.
Philippines,
Lack of sustainable funding for the functioning management agencies
Implementation of the Conservation and Management Plan through operational arrangements
Implementation of Community-Based Land Use and Zoning Plan
Need for an integrated tourism Management Plan and mechanisms to control tourism related infrastructure developments
Vulnerability to natural ...
8419.
India,
Decline in the population of Siberian cranes (issue resolved)
Inadequate water supply and competition for water with neighbouring communities
Poor water (quality and quantity) management
Invasive species (Prosopis, Eichhornia, Paspalum)(already an issue in the past)
,On 8 December 2016, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report. A summary of this ...
8420.
Morocco,
Partial abandonment of the property
Gully erosion leading to rock falls
Increased offences in old Ksar and degradation
Delays in the establishment of a technical and administrative structure responsible for the property
Uncontrolled tourism and visitor pressure
Floods at the end of 2014
Possible impact due to the opening of the bridge connecting the two banks of ...
8421.
Saudi Arabia,
Need to extend the buffer zone of the Jabal Umm Sinman component
Visual impact of the rain water diversionary dam near Jubbah and of the water tower on the eastern side of Jabal Umm Sinman
Lack of visitor infrastructures and of a tourism management strategy
,On 17 December 2018, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report. An update, which is ...
8422.
United States of America,
Water infrastructure (quantity and quality of water entering the property)
Housing (urban encroachment)
Surface water pollution and Pollution of marine waters (agricultural fertilizer pollution, Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife)
Water infrastructure (lowered water levels due to flood control measures)
Storms (damage from ...
8423.
,In view of the increasing number of nominations submitted or under preparation related to sites associated with memories of recent conflicts, the World Heritage Committee at its 42nd session (Manama, 2018) in three of its decisions requested to undertake a comprehensive reflection and convene an Expert Meeting on sites associated with memories of recent conflicts.
The ...
8424.
Tunisia,Dans le cadre du projet Dive into Heritage (Plongez dans le patrimoine) genereusement finance par le Royaume d'Arabie saoudite et en collaboration avec l’institut National du Patrimoine en Tunisie, l'UNESCO organise le 3eme atelier de formation sur la documentation numerique du patrimoine mondial en mai 2025, dates a confirmer.
Le projet Dive into Heritage (Plongez ...
8425.
The greater part of this issue is devoted to the reinstallation of the great stele of Aksum in Ethiopia, an exploit that ranks alongside such major UNESCO achievements as the safeguarding and restoration of the temples of Abu Simbel and Borobudur.
The stele, removed from Aksum in 1937 after Mussolini’s army had marched into Ethiopia, was assembled and raised in Rome. ...
8426.
8427.
1. Eastern Mongolian Strictly Protected Area
116 16 49.799 E 46 8 13.135 N
116 11 39.766 E 46 36 4.169 N
117 21 52.927 E 46 49 49.737 N
118 15 28.66 E 46 42 55. 58 N
117 22 6.248 E 46 21 38.269 N
118 27 45.617 E 46 44 26.753 N
2. Toson Khulstai National Park
112 29 42.532 E 48 17 24.388 N
112 58 5.412 E 48 21 5 .353 N
113 56 45.156 E 48 41 53.5 N
112 ...
8428.
Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world's large lakes. Titicaca is one of less than twenty ancient lakes on earth, and is thought to be three million years old. Lake Titicaca sits 3 810 m above sea level and is situated between Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east. Peruvian part is located in Puno department, in Puno ...
8429.
Nepal,a) Lack of a conservation policy and inappropriate management of the property;
b) Impact of the new structure of the Maya Devi Temple (constructed in 2002) on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity.,On 30 January 2012 the State Party submitted a report outlining the progress in the development of the Integrated Management Plan (IMP), ...
8430.
China,a) Progressive loss of integrity and authenticity due to major tourism and commercial developments in and around the property
b) No clearly defined boundary or buffer zones
c) Lack of a comprehensive Conservation Master Plan for the property and its sourroundings,On 21 January 2011, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report to the World Heritage ...
8431.
Senegal,a) Invasive species;
b) Systematic water management system not operational;
c) Lack of hydrological monitoring;
d) Salinisation of soils;
e) Cattle grazing;
f) Hunting;
g) Lack of management plan and sustained funding;
h) Poor management capacity and constant changes in staff;
i) Poor visitor management.,Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary was inscribed on the ...
8432.
Australia,Mining issues,The Centre received a report from a concerned NGO in Australia indicating current conservation threats posed to the property as a result of the increase in Cane Toad (Bufo marinus) infestation. The report noted that the park is currently being invaded by the introduced Cane Toad which is causing the extinction of various predatory native ...
8433.
Nepal,
Proposed irrigation project to divert the Rapti river (issue resolved)
Increase in the natural rate of mortality of the rhinoceros (issue resolved)
Pollution of the Narayani River (issue resolved)
Bridge and road projects
33kV transmission line project
,The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) of Nepal, via letter dated 27 January 2004, ...
8434.
Australia,
Mining projects;
Protected area considered inadequate at the time of inscription
,In co-operation with the Australian Supervising Scientist, the Independent Scientific Panel (ISP) of the International Council for Science (ICSU) and a representative of IUCN made a site visit to the Jabiluka and Ranger Mineral Leases from 3 to 7 July 2000 (see ...
8435.
Spain,
Toxic pollution after mining accident in 1998;
Agriculture impacts;
Potential threats from accidental oil spills;
Potential impacts from infrastructural projects;
Water issues and water quality;
State of the Guadalquivir River and dredging project
,On 28 January 2014, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report, a summary of which is available online at ...
8436.
Brazil,
Construction of a hydropower dam;
Pressure to re-open an illegal road;
Illegal logging and hunting;
Uncoordinated development;
Lack of transboundary cooperation;
Lack of sustainable financing;
Problems associated with public use and lack of public use plan;
Alien invasive species
Insufficient number of qualified staff for management and protection
,On 31 January ...
8437.
Afghanistan,
Risk of imminent collapse of the Giant Buddha niches
Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings
Looting, illicit traffic and illegal excavations of cultural heritage assets
Continued use of certain heritage areas for military posts
Anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordinances (i.e. munitions) (issue resolved)
Development pressure
,On 3 April 2015, the ...
8438.
Madagascar,
Encroachment
Fire
Hunting and poaching
Artisanal mining
Illegal logging
Governance
,On 29 January 2015, the State Party submitted a report on the state of conservation of the property, which is available at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1257/documents/. The mission to the property, requested by the Committee at its 38th session (Doha, 2014), is postponed until ...
8439.
Yemen,
Modern constructions and uncontrolled expansion of commercial activities (issue resolved)
Lack of a Safeguarding Plan (issue resolved)
Fly-over bridge project (issue resolved)
Uncontrolled vertical and horizontal additions
Use of inappropriate building materials and techniques
Densification of the historic fabric through occupation of green areas
Functional decay of ...
8440.
Egypt,
Growing number of visitors (issue resolved)
Uncontrolled development of the nearby village (issue resolved)
Deterioration of the monuments (issue resolved)
Tunnel construction project
Urban encroachment
Infrastructure and tourism developments
Development and Urban Infrastructure projects (including Ring Road project)
Absence of a single integrated Plan of Management ...
8441.
Libya,
Deliberate destruction of heritage (Inadequate protection leading to threat to rock-hewn monumental tombs, vandalism and the development of agricultural activities in the rural zone)
Governance
Housing (Urban encroachment and uncontrolled building construction leading to destruction of archaeological areas)
Interpretative and visitation facilities (Need for a ...
8442.
Mali,
Occupation of the property by armed groups
Lack of management structure at the site
Armed conflict
,On 31 January 2019, in response to Decision 42 COM 7A.14, the State Party submitted a state of conservation of the property, available at the address http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/119/documents/, which contained the following information:
In the framework of the State ...
8443.
Uganda,
Destruction by fire of the Muzibu-Azaala-Mpanga
Ground transport infrastructure: Proposed widening of the Masiro Road
Management systems/management plan: lack of a Master Plan and a complete Management Plan with detailed disaster risk management plan and a tourism management plan
Management activities: Management structure
,On 30 January 2019, the State Party ...
8444.
Zambia,Zimbabwe,
Air pollution
Drought
Housing (uncontrolled urban development driven by population increase)
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation
Invasive/alien species
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure
Management systems/ management plan
Solid waste
Surface water pollution
Water extraction (related to existing hydropower production)
Water ...
8445.
China,
Underround transport infrastructure (Proposed high-speed railway between Beijing and Zhangjiakou, with station at Guntiangou)
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation
Interpretative and visitation facilities
Materials and techniques used in restoration works undertaken in Suizhong County, Liaoning Province (issue resolved)
Partial collapse of some platforms (issue ...
8446.
Bulgaria,
Lack of a Management Plan
Urban development pressure
Lack of an urban master plan and of a conservation master plan of monuments and archaeological sites
Illegal constructions
,On 30 November 2018, the State Party submitted a report on the state of conservation, with annexes, which is accessible at http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/217/documents/ and reports on ...
8447.
Montenegro,
Earthquake damage (issue resolved)
Lack of buffer zone (issue resolved)
Lack of Management Planning/system
Inadequate legal system
Accelerated urban development and urban pressure
Proposed major bridge at Verige and other proposed development projects
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure
Effects arising from use of transportation ...
8448.
Yemen,
Deliberate destruction of heritage
Land conversion
Financial resources
Human resources
Management system / management plan
Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming state of deterioration)
Large percentage of the city's houses replaced by inappropriate concrete buildings
Large sections of the city’s open spaces ...
8449.
Afghanistan,
Civil unrest (Political instability)
River erosion (Inclination of the Minaret)
Management systems/ management plan (Lack of management plan)
Illegal activities (Illicit excavations and looting)
Erosion and siltation/deposition
,On 30 January 2020, the State Party submitted a state of conservation report, which is available at ...
8450.
Yemen,
Financial resources
Human resources
Floods (issue previously reported as being resolved)
Poor maintenance (issue previously reported as being resolved)
Damage to historic buildings
Reduction in support and resources arising from political and socio-economic disturbances
Armed conflict situation since 2015
Threats from rain and floods
,On 1 February 2020, a report on ...
8451.
Nepal,
Management Systems/Management Plan
Management activities
Legal framework
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses
Commercial Development (Impact of the new structure of the Maya Devi Temple constructed in 2002 on the archaeological remains and the main sight lines of the property)
Interpretative and visitation facilities
Air pollution
Housing
Industrial ...
8452.
Indonesia,
Ineffectual legal and institutional framework for the management and protection of the property (issue resolved);
Impacts on the stone of Borobudur Temple from the use of epoxy resin, steam cleaning and water repellants (issue resolved).
,On 8 April 2020, the World Heritage Centre requested that the State Party of Indonesia clarify information provided by a ...
8453.
Yemen,
Financial resources
Human resources
Floods (issue previously reported as being resolved)
Poor maintenance (issue previously reported as being resolved)
Damage to historic buildings
Reduction in support and resources arising from political and socio-economic disturbances
Armed conflict situation since 2015
Threats from rain and floods
,On 31 January 2022, the State ...
8454.
China,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure (Expansion of tourism-related facilities in and adjacent to the boundary of the property)
Ground transport infrastructure (Negative impact of the rehabilitation projects on the protection of the traditional urban tissue of the historic centre)
Deliberate destruction of heritage
Housing (Uncontrolled urban ...
8455.
India,
Housing (Urban development in wider setting of Chittorgarh Fort)
Mining (Industrial mining activities in wider setting of Chittorgarh Fort)
Management systems / Management Plan (Interpretation strategy for the overall ensembles of palaces, temples and fortifications)
Management activities (Vulnerabilities of certain individual structures within the forts requiring ...
8456.
Mali,
Occupation of the property by armed groups
Lack of management structure at the site (problem resolved in 2019)
Armed conflict
,On 31 January 2024, the State Party submitted a State of conservation report, which is available at https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/119/documents/, providing the following information:
The security situation remains worrying, especially with ...
8457.
Syrian Arab Republic,Before the conflict:
Temperature change (Serious weathering of many stone blocks due to capillary rising and variations in humidity and temperature)
Housing (Urban growth of the neighbouring agglomeration)
Ground transport infrastructure (International tarmac road crosses the site, heavy automobile and truck traffic inducing vibrations, pollution, and ...
8458.
Cambodia,
Housing (Uncontrolled urban expansion; Lack of clarity regarding property rights, ownership and building codes)
Management systems/Management plan (Lack of an appropriate management system; Poor law enforcement; Lack of capacity of management agency)
,On 30 January 2024, the State Party submitted a report on the state of conservation of the property, in response ...
8459.
"Phra That Phanom" is located within the walled compound of the "Temple of Phra That Phanom" in Nakorn Phanom Province, Thailand, about 600 meters west of the Mekong River. Believed by the people in the region to have been built by Monk Maha Kassapa, a chief disciple of Buddha, to enshrine the Buddha's breastbone relics 8 years after Buddha's Nirvana, this Stupa is ...
8460.
Doha, 23 June – The World Heritage Committee this morning inscribed properties in the Russian Federation, Costa Rica, Viet Nam, India, Philippines and Denmark on the World Heritage List. It also approved the extensions of a site in China and two transboundary sites in Poland and Belarus, and Denmark and Germany.
The sites discussed include two cultural sites, a ...