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State of Conservation

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14
Properties concerned
9
States Parties with SOC reports
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Date Start: 1997close
Threats* : Water (rain/water table)close
Region: Arab Statesclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2024 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders
Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2023 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Encroachments within the property and inappropriate recent constructions; Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders
Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2021 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Encroachments within the property and inappropriate recent constructions; Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders
Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2019 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2018 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2017 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2016 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2014 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2013 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2012 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2011 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2009 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2008 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2007 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2006 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of consolidation and engineering measures
 Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2005 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of consolidation and engineering measures
 Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2004 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2003 Water (rain/water table), Yes
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2001 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Risk of collapse
 No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2023 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems Major infrastructure and development projects Uncontrolled urban development
 No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2021 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems Major infrastructure and development projects Uncontrolled urban development
 No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2019 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems
 No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2017 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Adverse effects of bird and bat droppings across the property
 No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2015 Water (rain/water table), No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2013 Water (rain/water table), No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2012 Water (rain/water table), No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2010 Water (rain/water table), No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2009 Water (rain/water table), No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2008 Water (rain/water table), No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2007 Water (rain/water table), No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2006 Water (rain/water table), No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2004 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees
 No
baalbekBaalbek lebanon Lebanon 1999 Water (rain/water table), No
baalbekBaalbek lebanon Lebanon 1998 Water (rain/water table), No
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem state of palestine State of Palestine 2021 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity
 No
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem state of palestine State of Palestine 2019 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity
 Yes
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem state of palestine State of Palestine 2018 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity
 Yes
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem state of palestine State of Palestine 2017 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity
 Yes
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem state of palestine State of Palestine 2016 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity
 Yes
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem state of palestine State of Palestine 2015 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity
 Yes
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem state of palestine State of Palestine 2014 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Urgent and necessary consolidation works required (roofing, ...)
 Yes
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem state of palestine State of Palestine 2013 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Urgent and necessary consolidation works required (roofing, ...)
 Yes
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2001 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: particularly worrying state of conservation
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2024 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2023 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2021 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2019 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2017 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2015 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2013 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2012 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2011 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2009 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2008 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2007 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2006 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2005 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance
 No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2003 Water (rain/water table), No
historic cairoHistoric Cairo egypt Egypt 2002 Water (rain/water table), 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 city of meknesHistoric City of Meknes morocco Morocco 2000 Water (rain/water table), No
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2010 Water (rain/water table), No
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2008 Water (rain/water table), No
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2007 Water (rain/water table), No
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2006 Water (rain/water table), Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2003 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
 Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2002 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
 Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2001 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
 Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 2000 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
 Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 1999 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
 Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 1998 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water
 Yes
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park tunisia Tunisia 1997 Water (rain/water table), Yes
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) morocco Morocco 2004 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern
 No
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès libya Libya 2024 Water (rain/water table), Yes
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès libya Libya 2023 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fires
 Yes
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès libya Libya 2021 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fires
 Yes
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam yemen Yemen 2024 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Damage to historic buildings
 Yes
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam yemen Yemen 2023 Water (rain/water table), Yes
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam yemen Yemen 2021 Water (rain/water table), Yes
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam yemen Yemen 2019 Water (rain/water table), Yes
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam yemen Yemen 2018 Water (rain/water table), Yes
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam yemen Yemen 2017 Water (rain/water table), Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 1999 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 No
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 1998 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 No
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 1997 Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2023 Water (rain/water table), No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2021 Water (rain/water table), 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.


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