State of Conservation
92
Reports
92
Properties concerned
62
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2010close
Date end:2010close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat | mauritius Mauritius | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2010 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (extraction) , | Yes |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2010 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2010 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2010 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2010 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Wind, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2010 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2010 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2010 | Crop production,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems |
No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Financial resources,
Governance,
Housing,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the Outstanding Universal Value of the property |
No |
architectural, residential and cultural complex of the radziwill family at nesvizhArchitectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh | belarus Belarus | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management activities, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2010 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2010 | Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2010 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
bordeaux, port of the moonBordeaux, Port of the Moon | france France | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2010 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cathedral, alcázar and archivo de indias in sevilleCathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville | spain Spain | 2010 | Housing, | No |
champaner-pavagadh archaeological parkChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | india India | 2010 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2010 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2010 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2010 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of vicenza and the palladian villas of the venetoCity of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto | italy Italy | 2010 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2010 | Air pollution, Earthquake, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Storms, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2010 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures ; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property ; Absence of communication from the State Party since 2007 |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2010 | Civil unrest,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent collapse of the Giant Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings; Anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordinances (i.e. munitions) |
Yes |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2010 | Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Lack of conservation of parks and palaces |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2010 | Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Surface water pollution, | No |
ensemble of the ferapontov monasteryEnsemble of the Ferapontov Monastery | russian federation Russian Federation | 2010 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2010 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2010 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the property by environmental factors, lack of a maintenance programme, as well as polluted water |
No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan Sudan | 2010 | Flooding, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Wind, | No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2010 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2010 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2010 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: a) Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas); |
No |
historic centre of bruggeHistoric Centre of Brugge | belgium Belgium | 2010 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2010 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2010 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia Czechia | 2010 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments | russian federation Russian Federation | 2010 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2010 | Financial resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of monuments in general and the fortifications in particular; |
No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2010 | Housing, | No |
historic city of meknesHistoric City of Meknes | morocco Morocco | 2010 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: The origin of the collapse could be attributed to a combination of different factors such as insufficient dimensions for the foundations, instability of the ground, probable gradual degradation of the land through lack of drainage and/or possible leaks in urban water pipes of the surrounding area of the building, and finally, sudden infiltration of this ground due to very heavy rainfall a few days prior to the accident |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state) |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2010 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: 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 ; Corrosion of metal cladding and dismantlement of some of the structural elements. A few buildings, such as the Leaching house, are liable to structural collapse if no support is given ; Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2010 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: b) Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings; |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2010 | Housing,
Human resources,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: f) Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants; |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2010 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Structural integrity of the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | russian federation Russian Federation | 2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2010 | Housing, | No |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2010 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2010 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Industrial areas,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Oil and gas,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate sewerage, waste disposal, and overall infrastructure, and risk to limited fresh water supplies; Fire |
No |
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | andorra Andorra | 2010 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2010 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Loss of character of the cultural landscape directly associated with the property and its outstanding universal value; |
No |
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape | south africa South Africa | 2010 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2010 | Civil unrest, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2010 | Commercial development, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2010 | Civil unrest,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france France | 2010 | Renewable energy facilities, | No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
old bridge area of the old city of mostarOld Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar | bosnia and herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2010 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: b) Cracks appearing on the surface of the old bridge. |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2010 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Governance,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments; |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2010 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 2010 | Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2010 | Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2010 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: c) Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
palace and gardens of schonbrunnPalace and Gardens of Schönbrunn | austria Austria | 2010 | Housing, | No |
parthian fortresses of nisaParthian Fortresses of Nisa | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2010 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan Jordan | 2010 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2010 | Ground transport infrastructure, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 2010 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
prehistoric sites and decorated caves of the vezere valleyPrehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley | france France | 2010 | Micro-organisms, | No |
provins, town of medieval fairsProvins, Town of Medieval Fairs | france France | 2010 | Legal framework, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2010 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2010 | Earthquake,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: h) Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches. |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2010 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components |
No |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2010 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Governance,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2010 | Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
sceilg mhichilSceilg Mhichíl | ireland Ireland | 2010 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2010 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2010 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
temple of preah vihearTemple of Preah Vihear | cambodia Cambodia | 2010 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2010 | Flooding,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee; |
No |
tiwanaku: spiritual and political centre of the tiwanaku cultureTiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2010 | Governance, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda | 2010 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2010 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany Germany | 2010 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Input of excess energy, | No |
walled city of baku with the shirvanshah's palace and maiden towerWalled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower | azerbaijan Azerbaijan | 2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
works of antoni gaudiWorks of Antoni Gaudí | spain Spain | 2010 | Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
* :
The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).
** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.