State of Conservation
12
Reports
12
Properties concerned
8
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2007close
Date end:2007close
Region:
Latin America and the Caribbeanclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2007 | Crop production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenace practices |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru |
2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Micro-organisms,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: destabilisation of one of the main structures |
No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic |
2007 | Earthquake,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures caused by natural and human hazards |
No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) |
2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures |
Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama |
2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Pollution of marine waters,
Other Threats: a) Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the sites by environmental factorsb) Lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico |
2007 | Earthquake,
Housing,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Water and environmental pollution |
No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Flooding,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings |
No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the buildings that were constructed using local materials such as timber for frames, corrugated iron sheets for roofs and some walls, and stucco and lightweight construction that functioned with regular maintenance; Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years ; Metal cladding corroded and some of the structural elements dismantled. A few buildings, such as the Leaching house, are liable to structural collapse if no support is given ; Very little conservation work carried ou |
Yes |
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa | peru |
2007 | Crop production,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
Mining,
Other Threats: Lack of systematic monitoring of the site |
No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras |
2007 | Air transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico |
2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
san agustin archaeological parkSan Agustín Archaeological Park | colombia |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of the fabric of monolithic sculpture |
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.