State of Conservation
22
Reports
22
Properties concerned
13
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2007close
Date end:2007close
Region:
Arab Statesclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aflaj irrigation systems of omanAflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman | oman Oman | 2007 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2007 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Desertification, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2007 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2007 | Crop production, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman Oman | 2007 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2007 | Crop production, Housing, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco Morocco | 2007 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2007 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2007 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2007 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2007 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2007 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of the city’s heritage |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2007 | Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor upkeep of the dwelling places |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2007 | 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 property |
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 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2007 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Governance,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factorsDeterioration of monuments |
Yes |
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain Bahrain | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Solid waste,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Poor conservation conditons for the archeological remains |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2007 | Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2007 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
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.