State of Conservation
227
Reports
63
Properties concerned
17
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date end:2006close
Region:
Asia and the Pacificclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
agra fortAgra Fort | india |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india |
2004 | Commercial development,
Financial resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of Agra Fort |
No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india |
2003 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india |
1997 | Air pollution, | No |
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves | india |
2002 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings |
No |
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves | india |
2001 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings |
No |
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves | india |
1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, | No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china |
2004 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china |
2003 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china |
1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of polonnaruwaAncient City of Polonnaruwa | sri lanka |
1998 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of sigiriyaAncient City of Sigiriya | sri lanka |
2001 | Air transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of sigiriyaAncient City of Sigiriya | sri lanka |
1998 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
2006 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
2003 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
2002 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
2001 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
2000 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1999 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1998 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1997 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1996 | Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1995 | Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1994 | Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1993 | Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
2006 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
1997 | Flooding,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
1995 | Flooding,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
1991 | Flooding,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) |
2006 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) |
2005 | Earthquake, | Yes |
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines | philippines |
2000 | Housing, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), | No |
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines | philippines |
1998 | Housing, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), | No |
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines | philippines |
1997 |
Other Threats: Need to raise public awareness and to ensure proper conservation measures |
No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia |
2006 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled vendors around the property |
No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled vendors within and around the property |
No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia |
2004 | Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia |
2003 | Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia |
1995 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
champaner-pavagadh archaeological parkChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | india |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
churches and convents of goaChurches and Convents of Goa | india |
1999 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou | china |
2006 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou | china |
2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
2006 | Housing, Illegal activities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
2005 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration and enhancement of the monumental architecture of Hué |
No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
2000 | Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
1999 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
1997 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
1996 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
1995 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
1994 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan |
2006 | Civil unrest,
Other Threats: a) Fragile state of the cliffs and nichesb) Presence of anti-personnel mines in the are |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Consolidation of the cliffs and nichesb) Lack of a long-term on-site monitoring systemc) Demining |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan |
2004 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Consolidation of the cliffs and niches; b) Lack of a long-term on-site monitoring system |
Yes |
elephanta cavesElephanta Caves | india |
1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, | No |
ellora cavesEllora Caves | india |
2002 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings |
No |
ellora cavesEllora Caves | india |
2001 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile mural paintings |
No |
ellora cavesEllora Caves | india |
1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india |
2004 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india |
2003 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india |
1997 | Air pollution, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2006 | Financial resources, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2005 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of capacity in conservation techniques; b) Lack of monitoring system |
Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2004 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work |
Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2003 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2002 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2001 | Ground transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2000 | Ground transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
1999 | Ground transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india |
2006 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india |
2005 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: rural poverty |
Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india |
2004 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india |
2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india |
2002 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india |
2001 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india |
2000 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india |
1999 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
hiroshima peace memorial (genbaku dome)Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) | japan |
2001 | Earthquake, | No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan |
1998 | Management activities, | No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan |
1997 | Management activities, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2006 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2005 | Earthquake, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2004 | Earthquake,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2003 | Earthquake,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2004 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
1999 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
1998 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
1996 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan |
2006 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan |
2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan |
2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic mosque city of bagerhatHistoric Mosque City of Bagerhat | bangladesh |
1995 | Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan |
2006 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: poor state of conservation |
No |
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang | china |
2006 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang | china |
2005 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang | china |
2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang | china |
2003 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang | china |
1994 | Air pollution, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
itchan kalaItchan Kala | uzbekistan |
1998 | Management activities, | No |
itchan kalaItchan Kala | uzbekistan |
1997 | Management activities, | No |
itsukushima shinto shrineItsukushima Shinto Shrine | japan |
2001 | Earthquake, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2006 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: loss of traditional urban fabric |
Yes |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2005 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2003 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2001 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2000 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1999 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1998 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1997 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1996 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1995 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1994 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1993 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1992 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1991 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1990 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1989 |
Other Threats: Collapse of the roof of a Temple |
No |
khajuraho group of monumentsKhajuraho Group of Monuments | india |
2000 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2006 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact on the archaeological remains as well as on the visual integrity of the site by the newly constructed Maya Devi Temple in 2002. |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2005 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of new structure of the Maya Devi Temple in the core area |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2004 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2003 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2002 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2001 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2000 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
1999 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment |
No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india |
2006 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of detailed property documentation |
No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india |
2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
mausoleum of the first qin emperorMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor | china |
2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mausoleum of the first qin emperorMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor | china |
1994 |
Other Threats: earthen architecture conservation problems |
No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
2006 | Commercial development, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
2005 | Commercial development, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
2004 | Commercial development, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
2003 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
2002 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
1995 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan |
2006 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of Minaret |
Yes |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan |
2005 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Leaning of the Minaret |
Yes |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan |
2004 | Civil unrest,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument |
Yes |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan |
2003 | Civil unrest,
Financial resources,
Flooding,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument |
Yes |
mogao cavesMogao Caves | china |
1994 |
Other Threats: Deterioration of the mural paintings in the caves due to salt migration; Some built features have nothing to do with the site and should be destroyed (concrete tower, modern blockhouse, ...) |
No |
mountain resort and its outlying temples, chengdeMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde | china |
1998 | Air pollution,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Many buildings in a bad state of conservation |
No |
mountain resort and its outlying temples, chengdeMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde | china |
1996 | Air pollution,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Many buildings in a bad state of conservation |
No |
my son sanctuaryMy Son Sanctuary | viet nam |
2002 |
Other Threats: Presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO) |
No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Tsunami/tidal wave,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance of historic buildings and lack of control on building activities within the World Heritage historic centre |
No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka |
2001 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka |
1999 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka |
1997 | Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china |
2001 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Industrial pollution |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china |
2000 | Financial resources,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china |
1999 | Financial resources,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china |
1996 | Financial resources,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china |
1994 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable archaeological strata and cave roof |
No |
prambanan temple compoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds | indonesia |
2006 | Earthquake, | No |
prambanan temple compoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds | indonesia |
1995 | No | |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka |
1999 | Management systems/ management plan,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Other Threats: General deterioration of the Golden Temple |
No |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka |
1997 | Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2006 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2005 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2004 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2003 | Avalanche/ landslide, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2002 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh |
2005 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring system |
No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh |
2004 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Absence of photographic information and lack of action taken with regard to the “fragmentary terracotta plaques in the custodian’s house” |
No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh |
2003 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the authentic characteristics of the property |
No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh |
2002 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the authentic characteristics of the property |
No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh |
1995 | Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sacred city of anuradhapuraSacred City of Anuradhapura | sri lanka |
1998 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sacred city of kandySacred City of Kandy | sri lanka |
1999 | Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Terrorism, | No |
sacred city of kandySacred City of Kandy | sri lanka |
1997 | Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sacred sites and pilgrimage routes in the kii mountain rangeSacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range | japan |
2006 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan |
2006 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, High impact research / monitoring activities, Management activities, | No |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia |
2002 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | No |
seokguram grotto and bulguksa templeSeokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple | republic of korea |
2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
seokguram grotto and bulguksa templeSeokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple | republic of korea |
1999 | Localised utilities, | No |
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | turkmenistan |
2005 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | turkmenistan |
2004 | Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | turkmenistan |
2003 | Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing | china |
2006 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing | china |
2003 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak | india |
2002 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability |
No |
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak | india |
2000 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability |
No |
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak | india |
1999 | Storms,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability |
No |
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak | india |
1998 | Storms,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability |
No |
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak | india |
1997 | Storms,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability |
No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india |
2004 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india |
2003 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india |
1997 | Air pollution, | No |
taxilaTaxila | pakistan |
2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Localised utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control |
No |
taxilaTaxila | pakistan |
1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Localised utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control |
No |
taxilaTaxila | pakistan |
1995 | Localised utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control |
No |
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil | iran (islamic republic of) |
2000 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: structural problems |
No |
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil | iran (islamic republic of) |
1998 | Management activities,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems |
No |
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil | iran (islamic republic of) |
1995 | Management activities,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems |
No |
temple and cemetery of confucius and the kong family mansion in qufuTemple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu | china |
1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing | china |
2006 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing | china |
2003 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
the great wallThe Great Wall | china |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
the great wallThe Great Wall | china |
1990 |
Other Threats: Partial collapse of some platforms |
No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2005 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Input of excess energy, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong; |
No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong; |
No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2000 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
1999 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
1998 | Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
1997 | Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
1996 | Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | 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 |
2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | 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.