State of Conservation
185
Reports
40
Properties concerned
12
States Parties with SOC reports
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Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of consolidation and engineering measures |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2004 | Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2003 | Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2001 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Land conversion,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Risk of collapse |
No |
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 ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania |
2003 | Desertification, Governance, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania |
2002 | Desertification, Governance, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania |
2001 | Desertification, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2001 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, | 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 |
2005 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman |
2004 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | 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 cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Financial resources,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Micro-organisms,
Relative humidity,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
archaeological site of leptis magnaArchaeological Site of Leptis Magna | libya |
1990 | Flooding, | No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco |
2005 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Need to preserve the landscape |
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 |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2004 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance |
Yes |
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 |
2005 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structure of the Fort |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2004 | Commercial development, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2003 | Commercial development, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2002 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2001 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
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 |
2005 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Oil and gas,
Other Threats: a) Absence of any real ecotourism policy and strategy; b) Poor progress recorded in the improvement of the living conditions of the local populations |
No |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania |
2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, | No |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania |
2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, | No |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania |
2002 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, | No |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania |
2001 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, | 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 |
2003 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
2002 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
2001 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2001 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: particularly worrying state of conservation |
No |
hatraHatra | iraq |
1995 | Illegal activities, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2005 | Housing,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2004 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2002 | Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2001 | Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2005 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the traditional urban fabric |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deteriorated state of some of the monuments |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
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 |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2004 | Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2003 | 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 |
2002 | 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 |
2001 | 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 |
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 |
2005 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance of housing; b) Collapse of houses (three dead and others injured in May 2002) |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2004 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Natural erosion, b) Dilapidation, c) Lack of maintenance |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2003 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2001 | Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the site |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2004 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2003 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Site in a state of quasi-total abandon and greatly degraded |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2002 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: This site has progressively become degraded |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2001 | 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 degraded |
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 |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria |
2004 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Heritage badly maintained |
No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria |
2001 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Other Threats: Degradation of the overall natural environment |
No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco |
2005 | Commercial development,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built framework; b) Absence of a rehabilitation policy for the Mellah Quarter; c) Continuous collapse of the buildings and advanced deterioration of the maritime part of the fortified wall of the Medina |
No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco |
2004 | Commercial development,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Input of excess energy,
Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern |
No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Solid waste, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
2003 | Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: partial covering of the Oued Boukhrareb |
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 |
2005 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
2004 | Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
2001 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
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 |
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) | 2005 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Governance,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Earthquake,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Financial resources,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Temperature change,
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 | 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 |
2001 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
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, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan |
2001 | 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 |
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 |
saint catherine areaSaint Catherine Area | egypt |
2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Major linear utilities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Wind,
Other Threats: vegetation with roots seriously affecting archaeological remains |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2004 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of mosaics and other exposed structures |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2003 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2002 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2001 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2003 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Important conservation problems ; Need to give more importance to the wealth of the archaeological heritage and of the natural coastal landscape |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2002 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Important conservation problems |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2001 | Marine transport infrastructure, | 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 |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan |
2005 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of security due to open trenches and unstable structures |
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.