State of Conservation
104
Reports
24
Properties concerned
13
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date end:2010close
Region:
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Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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amphitheatre of el jemAmphitheatre of El Jem | tunisia |
1992 | Housing, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania |
2007 | Housing, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania |
2006 | Housing, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania |
2001 | Housing, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2010 | Housing, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2009 | Housing, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2008 | Housing, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2007 | Housing, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2006 | Housing, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2007 | Housing, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2006 | Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance, insufficient guardianship and control system inside and outside the archaeological area |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2004 | Housing,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco |
2007 | Housing, | No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco |
2006 | Housing, | No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco |
2005 | Housing,
Other Threats: Need to preserve the landscape |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort; |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2007 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2006 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2005 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structure of the Fort |
No |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
2003 | Housing, | No |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
2002 | Housing, | No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan |
2010 | Housing, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2007 | Housing,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2006 | Housing,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2005 | Housing,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2004 | Housing, | No |
historic city of meknesHistoric City of Meknes | morocco |
2000 | Housing, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state) |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state) |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2007 | Housing,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of the city’s heritage |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2006 | Housing,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of the city's heritage |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2005 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the traditional urban fabric |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2004 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deteriorated state of some of the monuments |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2003 | Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2002 | Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2001 | Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2000 | Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: Degradation of the environment |
No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria |
2006 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the environment |
No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria |
2004 | Housing,
Other Threats: Heritage badly maintained |
No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria |
2001 | Housing,
Other Threats: Degradation of the overall natural environment |
No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
2004 | Housing, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1997 | Housing, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1996 | Housing, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1995 | Housing, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
2007 | Housing, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
2005 | Housing, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
2001 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1997 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1995 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1994 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1993 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1990 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
nubian monuments from abu simbel to philaeNubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae | egypt |
1999 | Housing, | No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments; |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: a) Natural risk factors b) Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2007 | Housing,
Other Threats: Natural risk factorsDeterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2006 | Housing,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monument |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2005 | Housing,
Other Threats: a) Natural risk factors; b) Conservation of archaeological heritage; c) Deterioration of monuments; d) Alteration of the built fabric. |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2004 | Housing,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance; b) Natural factors |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 1982 | Housing,
Other Threats: Loss of historical authenticity |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
2001 | Housing, | No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1999 | Housing,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1998 | Housing,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1991 | Housing,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1990 | Housing,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated 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 |
2003 | Housing, | No |
petraPetra | jordan |
2001 | Housing,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
2000 | Housing,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1998 | Housing,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1997 | Housing,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1996 | Housing,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1995 | Housing,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1994 | Housing,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain |
2009 | Housing, | No |
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain |
2007 | Housing, | No |
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain |
2006 | Housing, | No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1997 | Housing,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1994 | Housing,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2009 | Housing, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2006 | Housing, | Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2005 | Housing,
Other Threats: vegetation with roots seriously affecting archaeological remains |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2003 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2002 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1990 | Housing, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2007 | Housing,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2006 | Housing,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2004 | Housing, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1999 | Housing, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1992 | Housing, | 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.