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State of Conservation

64
Reports
11
Properties concerned
8
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start: 1997close
Threats* : Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructureclose
Region: Arab Statesclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata mauritania Mauritania 2001 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2019 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Yes
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2024 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2023 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2021 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2019 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2018 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2016 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2014 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2013 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
ḥimā cultural areaḤimā Cultural Area saudi arabia Saudi Arabia 2023 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2004 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Deteriorated state of some of the monuments
Yes
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2023 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Urban encroachment
No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2021 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Urban encroachment
No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2019 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2018 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2017 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2016 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2007 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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 2023 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Degradation of the mural paintings and buildings
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 2021 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Degradation of the mural paintings and buildings
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 2019 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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 2017 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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 2015 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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 2014 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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 2011 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: d) Degradation of the mural paintings and the buildings;
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 2003 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2023 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2021 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2018 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2017 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2015 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2001 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 2000 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 1998 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
petraPetra jordan Jordan 1997 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities
No
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2024 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2023 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2021 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2019 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2018 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2017 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2016 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2015 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 1999 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
No
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 1998 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
No
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 1997 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2013 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2012 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2011 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2010 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2009 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2008 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2007 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
No
tyreTyre lebanon Lebanon 2006 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance
No
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) jordan Jordan 2019 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security
No
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) jordan Jordan 2018 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security
No
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) jordan Jordan 2017 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security
No
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) jordan Jordan 2015 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security
No
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) jordan Jordan 2013 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security
No
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) jordan Jordan 2011 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security;
No
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) jordan Jordan 2009 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security
No
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) jordan Jordan 2007 Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security
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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