State of Conservation
50
Reports
11
Properties concerned
9
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
1979close
Region:
Africaclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2008 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2006 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment |
No |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana |
2024 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana |
2023 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana |
2021 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire |
2023 | Legal framework, | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire |
2021 | Legal framework, | No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2006 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Hazardous condition of the buildingsb) Integrity of the propert |
No |
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo |
2023 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction; Destruction of several Sikien during the 2018 rainy season |
No |
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo |
2021 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction; Destruction of several Sikien during the 2018 rainy season |
No |
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo |
2019 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2003 | Legal framework, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2023 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2021 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2019 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2014 | Legal framework, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2012 | Legal framework, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2010 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: h) Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches. |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2009 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches. |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2008 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2013 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Fire; Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2012 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Fire; Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2010 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2008 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components; |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2007 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of nearly two-thirds of the earthen brick structures |
Yes |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2006 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Grave degradation of nearly two thirds of the mud brick buildings |
Yes |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2005 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of nearly 2/3 of the mud-brick constructions |
Yes |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2007 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Collapsing monumentsNo participation of community |
Yes |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2006 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Collapsing monumentsb) No participation of communit |
Yes |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2005 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: - Collapsing monuments- No participation of communit |
Yes |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2004 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Collapsing monuments due to lack of maintenance |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2024 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2023 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2021 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2018 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2016 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2015 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2014 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2012 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: b) Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port projectc) Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2011 | Legal framework, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2010 | Legal framework, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2008 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2007 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Environmental pressure |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2012 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2011 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee; |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2010 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee; |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1997 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1995 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1994 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1990 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
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.