State of Conservation
108
Reports
15
Properties concerned
8
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Region:
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Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Adverse effects of bird and bat droppings across the property |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2015 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2024 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2024 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2016 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2015 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2014 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2011 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2024 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2016 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
hatraHatra | iraq |
2024 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Major looting of Iraqi archaeological sites |
Yes |
hatraHatra | iraq |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Major looting of Iraqi archaeological sites |
Yes |
hatraHatra | iraq |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Major looting of Iraqi archaeological sites |
Yes |
hatraHatra | iraq |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
hatraHatra | iraq |
2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
hatraHatra | iraq |
2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
hatraHatra | iraq |
2016 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
hatraHatra | iraq |
2015 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic city of meknesHistoric City of Meknes | morocco |
2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2024 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming state of deterioration) |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2016 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2015 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2014 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2011 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 |
2010 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souk are in an alarming deterioration state) ; Lack of conservation measures and supportive developments. |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of the city's heritage |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2015 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2011 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Partial abandonment of the property |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: a) Partial abandonment of the property; |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the property |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the property |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the site |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation |
No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1996 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1995 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 1982 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Loss of historical authenticity |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1999 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2024 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2018 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2016 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2015 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2012 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2011 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2024 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2024 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Unsuitable restoration techniques, and poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2021 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Unsuitable restoration techniques, and poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2019 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2017 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2015 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2011 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Poor conservation conditons for the archeological remains |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: vegetation with roots seriously affecting archaeological remains |
Yes |
* :
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.