State of Conservation
90
Reports
90
Properties concerned
58
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2012close
Date end:2012close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat | mauritius Mauritius | 2012 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, | No |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2012 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2012 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
alto douro wine regionAlto Douro Wine Region | portugal Portugal | 2012 | Water infrastructure, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2012 | Desertification, Financial resources, Governance, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2012 | 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 |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2012 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy Italy | 2012 | Storms,
Other Threats: collapse of walls |
No |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia Tunisia | 2012 | Governance, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2012 | Crop production, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threaten the Outstanding Universal Value of the property; |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2012 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2012 | 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) | 2012 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cathedral, alcázar and archivo de indias in sevilleCathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville | spain Spain | 2012 | Housing, | No |
cathedral, torre civica and piazza grande, modenaCathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena | italy Italy | 2012 | Earthquake, | No |
centennial hall in wrocławCentennial Hall in Wrocław | poland Poland | 2012 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management activities,
Other Threats: impact on the Outstanding Universal Value of the property of the rebuilt Pavilion |
No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2012 | 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),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2012 | Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Instability and risk of collapse of the Cerro Rico; Deficiencies in conservation: special attention required for the restoration and upgrading of structures with residential use and the archaeological industrial heritage |
No |
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2012 | Commercial development, Mining, Solid waste, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2012 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Serious deterioration of materials and structureb) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the propertd) Absence of detailed and technical information on the state of conservation of the property since 2007; |
Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation Russian Federation | 2012 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring |
No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2012 | 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 |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Surface water pollution, | No |
ferrara, city of the renaissance, and its po deltaFerrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta | italy Italy | 2012 | Earthquake, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2012 | 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 | 2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Flooding,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the property by environmental factors, lack of a maintenance programme, polluted water; |
No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2012 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
Yes |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2012 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas) |
No |
historic bridgetown and its garrisonHistoric Bridgetown and its Garrison | barbados Barbados | 2012 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2012 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of bruggeHistoric Centre of Brugge | belgium Belgium | 2012 | Housing,
Other Threats: 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. |
No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia Czechia | 2012 | 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 | 2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2012 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of monuments in general and fortifications in particular, weak protection and maintenance measures; |
No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2012 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl | russian federation Russian Federation | 2012 | Housing, Management activities, | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2012 | 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 | 2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: a) 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; b) Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years; c) 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; d) Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2012 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2012 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2012 | Financial resources, Housing, Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Water infrastructure, | No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2012 | Commercial development, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2012 | Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the new structure of the Maya Devi Temple (constructed in 2002) on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity. |
No |
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | andorra Andorra | 2012 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2012 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Other Threats: Loss of character of the cultural landscape directly associated with the property and its outstanding universal value |
No |
mantua and sabbionetaMantua and Sabbioneta | italy Italy | 2012 | Earthquake, | No |
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape | south africa South Africa | 2012 | Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2012 | Air transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2012 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property. |
Yes |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2012 | Commercial development, Housing, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2012 | Civil unrest,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Inclination of the Minaret; |
Yes |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france France | 2012 | Earthquake, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Renewable energy facilities, Storms, | No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2012 | Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2012 | 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 | 2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen Yemen | 2012 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods |
No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2012 | Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2012 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
War,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
ouadi qadisha (the holy valley) and the forest of the cedars of god (horsh arz el-rab)Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) | lebanon Lebanon | 2012 | Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2012 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
portovenere, cinque terre, and the islands (palmaria, tino and tinetto)Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) | italy Italy | 2012 | Avalanche/ landslide, Flooding, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 2012 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
provins, town of medieval fairsProvins, Town of Medieval Fairs | france France | 2012 | Legal framework, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2012 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya Libya | 2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2012 | Earthquake, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2012 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fire; 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 | 2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Governance,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
Yes |
saloum deltaSaloum Delta | senegal Senegal | 2012 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2012 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conservation of urban fabric |
No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2012 | Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2012 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port projectc) Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2012 | Civil unrest,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Flooding,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
War,
Other Threats: 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 |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali | 2012 | Illegal activities, War, | No |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda | 2012 | Management activities, | Yes |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2012 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2012 | Air transport infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2012 | 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 |
vat phou and associated ancient settlements within the champasak cultural landscapeVat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2012 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
villa adriana (tivoli)Villa Adriana (Tivoli) | italy Italy | 2012 | Housing, Solid waste, | 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 | 2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | 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.