State of Conservation
107
Reports
31
Properties concerned
12
States Parties with SOC reports
Date end:2000close
Region:
Arab Statesclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
1992 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
amphitheatre of el jemAmphitheatre of El Jem | tunisia |
1992 | Commercial development, Housing, | No |
ancient city of bosraAncient City of Bosra | syrian arab republic |
1997 | Financial resources, Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1999 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1998 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1997 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1996 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1994 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1993 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1992 | Management activities, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
1998 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, | No |
anjarAnjar | lebanon |
1998 | Military training, | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman |
2000 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Oil and gas, | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman |
1999 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman |
1998 | Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman |
1997 | Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman |
1996 | Illegal activities, Legal framework, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman |
1995 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of leptis magnaArchaeological Site of Leptis Magna | libya |
1990 | Flooding, | No |
archaeological sites of bat, al-khutm and al-aynArchaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn | oman |
1996 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Several repairs or preventive measures needed |
No |
baalbekBaalbek | lebanon |
1999 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
baalbekBaalbek | lebanon |
1998 | Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
baalbekBaalbek | lebanon |
1996 | Ground transport infrastructure, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2000 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1999 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1998 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1997 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1996 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1995 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1994 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1993 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1988 |
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
No |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania |
1997 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania |
1994 |
Other Threats: Capture operation of the monk seal |
No |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
2000 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
1999 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
1998 | Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
hatraHatra | iraq |
1995 | Illegal activities, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2000 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
1999 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
1998 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
1997 | Management activities, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
1995 | Management activities, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
1993 | Earthquake, Management activities, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic city of meknesHistoric City of Meknes | morocco |
2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Relative humidity,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management activities, Relative humidity, Solid waste, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
1997 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management activities, Relative humidity, Solid waste, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
1996 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management activities, Relative humidity, Solid waste, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2000 | Air pollution,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Subsistence hunting,
Water (rain/water table),
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1999 | Air pollution,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Subsistence hunting,
Water (rain/water table),
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1998 | Air pollution,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Subsistence hunting,
Water (rain/water table),
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1997 | Air pollution, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Subsistence hunting, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1996 | Air pollution, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Subsistence hunting, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1990 | Financial resources, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1989 | Air pollution, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Subsistence hunting, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1987 | Air pollution, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Subsistence hunting, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1986 | Air pollution, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Subsistence hunting, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1985 | Air pollution, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Subsistence hunting, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
1996 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
1995 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
1994 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
1993 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2000 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: This site has progressively become abandoned and has degraded |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
1992 |
Other Threats: No threat indicated |
No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1996 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1995 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1999 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
1998 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
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 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
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 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
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 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
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,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
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,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
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) | 1982 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Loss of historical authenticity |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1999 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1998 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
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 |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen |
1998 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor maintenance |
No |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen |
1997 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor maintenance |
No |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen |
1993 | Flooding,
Other Threats: Poor maintenance |
No |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen |
1991 | Flooding,
Other Threats: Poor maintenance |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
2000 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1998 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1997 | Commercial development,
Flooding,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1996 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1995 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1994 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | jordan |
1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | jordan |
1997 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | jordan |
1994 | Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Cracks in the surface of the vaults |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1999 | Air pollution,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Localised utilities,
Major linear utilities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1998 | Air pollution,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Localised utilities,
Major linear utilities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1997 | Air pollution,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Localised utilities,
Major linear utilities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1994 | Air pollution,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Localised utilities,
Major linear utilities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1992 | Earthquake, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1990 | Earthquake, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1989 | Earthquake, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1999 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1998 | Commercial development, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1997 | Commercial development, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1996 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1995 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1992 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | 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.