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State of Conservation

128
Reports
25
Properties concerned
15
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start: 2012close
Threats* : Management systems/ management planclose
Region: Africaclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2021 Management systems/ management plan, No
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2019 Management systems/ management plan, No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 Impact of the recent conflict on cultural heritage in the Tigray region
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2018 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2015 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2013 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2012 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City eritrea Eritrea 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City eritrea Eritrea 2021 Management systems/ management plan, No
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City eritrea Eritrea 2019 Management systems/ management plan, No
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions ghana Ghana 2024 Management systems/ management plan,
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 Ghana 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
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 Ghana 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
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 Ghana 2019 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere
No
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa south africa South Africa 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage
No
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa south africa South Africa 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage
No
historic centre of agadezHistoric Centre of Agadez niger Niger 2016 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of agadezHistoric Centre of Agadez niger Niger 2014 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to describe in a unified and practical form the indicators for monitoring the property and the results of their application
No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2021 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2017 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2015 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2013 Management systems/ management plan, No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2018 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2014 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2012 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2019 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2017 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2014 Management systems/ management plan, No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2013 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba benin,togo Benin
Togo
2023 Management systems/ management plan,
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 Benin
Togo
2021 Management systems/ management plan,
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 Benin
Togo
2019 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2019 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2018 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2017 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2015 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2014 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2013 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2012 Management systems/ management plan, No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2018 Management systems/ management plan, No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2016 Management systems/ management plan, No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2015 Management systems/ management plan, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2021 Management systems/ management plan, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2018 Management systems/ management plan, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2017 Management systems/ management plan, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2016 Management systems/ management plan, No
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape south africa South Africa 2013 Management systems/ management plan, No
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape south africa South Africa 2012 Management systems/ management plan, No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2024 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2019 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2018 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2017 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2015 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2014 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2013 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2012 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
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 Ethiopia 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
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 Ethiopia 2019 Management systems/ management plan,
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 Ethiopia 2014 Management systems/ management plan, No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2012 Management systems/ management plan, No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2019 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2017 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site
No
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey benin Benin 2013 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire; Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components
No
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
No
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
No
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2018 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
No
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
No
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2014 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2013 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
Yes
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2012 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
Yes
saloum deltaSaloum Delta senegal Senegal 2012 Management systems/ management plan, No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2018 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2015 Management systems/ management plan,
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 United Republic of Tanzania 2014 Management systems/ management plan,
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 United Republic of Tanzania 2012 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port projectc) Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
No
sudanese style mosques in northern cote d’ivoireSudanese style mosques in northern Côte d’Ivoire cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inappropriate interventions at Kouto, Kaouara, Sorobango and Samatiguila mosques
No
thimlich ohinga archaeological siteThimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site kenya Kenya 2023 Management systems/ management plan, No
thimlich ohinga archaeological siteThimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site kenya Kenya 2021 Management systems/ management plan, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2024 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2023 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2021 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2019 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2018 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2017 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2016 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2015 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2014 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2013 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2012 Management systems/ management plan,
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
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2023 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2021 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2019 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2018 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2017 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2016 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2015 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2014 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2013 Management systems/ management plan, Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2023 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2021 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2019 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2018 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2017 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2015 Management systems/ management plan, 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.


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