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State of Conservation

153
Reports
25
Properties concerned
18
States Parties with SOC reports
Threats* : Housingclose
Region: Africaclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2012 Housing, No
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat mauritius Mauritius 2011 Housing, No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2024 Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 and Mausoleum Urban encroachment and inappropriate new developments
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 Impact of the recent conflict on cultural heritage in the Tigray region
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2021 Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2018 Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2016 Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2015 Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2013 Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2012 Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 2005 Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of documentation and equipment
No
aksumAksum ethiopia Ethiopia 1998 Housing, No
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions ghana Ghana 2019 Housing,
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 1998 Housing,
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 1996 Housing,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere
No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2023 Housing, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2021 Housing, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2017 Housing, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2015 Housing, No
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2013 Housing, No
island of goreeIsland of Gorée senegal Senegal 2007 Housing,
Other Threats: a) Risk of collapse of historic buildingsb) Construction of the replica of the Gorée Memorial
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2023 Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2021 Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2018 Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2016 Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2014 Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2012 Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2010 Housing,
Other Threats: b) Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings;
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2009 Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings;
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2008 Housing,
Other Threats: a) Delay in implementing rehabilitation of the San Sebastian Fortressb) Buildings threatened with collapse
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2007 Housing,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2006 Housing,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2000 Housing,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 1999 Housing,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 1998 Housing,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 1997 Housing,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 1995 Housing,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2023 Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2021 Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2019 Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2017 Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2016 Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2014 Housing, No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2013 Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2011 Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2010 Housing,
Other Threats: f) Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants;
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2009 Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants;
No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2008 Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants
No
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley kenya Kenya 2023 Housing, No
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley kenya Kenya 2021 Housing, No
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley kenya Kenya 2019 Housing, No
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley kenya Kenya 2017 Housing, No
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley kenya Kenya 2015 Housing, No
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley kenya Kenya 2014 Housing, No
khami ruins national monumentKhami Ruins National Monument zimbabwe Zimbabwe 1996 Housing,
Other Threats: Need for structural stabilization and repair of collapsed sections of walls
No
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba benin,togo Benin
Togo
2023 Housing,
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 Housing,
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 Housing,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction
No
lakes of ouniangaLakes of Ounianga chad Chad 2015 Housing, No
lakes of ouniangaLakes of Ounianga chad Chad 2014 Housing, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2023 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2021 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2019 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2018 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2017 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2016 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2015 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2014 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2013 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2012 Housing, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2011 Housing,
Other Threats: Fire
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2010 Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate sewerage, waste disposal, and overall infrastructure, and risk to limited fresh water supplies; Fire
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2009 Housing,
Other Threats: Fire
No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2003 Housing, No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2018 Housing, No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2016 Housing, No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2015 Housing, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Housing, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2021 Housing, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2018 Housing, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2017 Housing, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2016 Housing, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2014 Housing, No
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2013 Housing, No
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape south africa South Africa 2010 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2024 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2023 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2021 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2019 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2017 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2014 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2012 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2010 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2008 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2007 Housing, No
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls zambia,zimbabwe Zambia
Zimbabwe
2006 Housing, No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2002 Housing,
Other Threats: Decline of the fauna populations
No
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2001 Housing, No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2024 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2023 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2021 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2019 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2018 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2017 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
Yes
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2016 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2015 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2014 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2013 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2012 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2010 Housing,
Other Threats: c) Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2008 Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2007 Housing,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation
No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2006 Housing,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2024 Housing,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers; Inappropriate restoration and reconstruction
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2023 Housing,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2021 Housing,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers
No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2019 Housing, No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2017 Housing, No
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove nigeria Nigeria 2015 Housing, No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2012 Housing, No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2010 Housing,
Other Threats: h) Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches.
No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2009 Housing,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches.
No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2008 Housing,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches
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 Housing,
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 Housing,
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 1996 Housing,
Other Threats: General poor state of conservation
No
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2003 Housing, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2002 Housing, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2001 Housing, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2000 Housing, Yes
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 1999 Housing, No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2024 Housing,
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 2023 Housing,
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 Housing,
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 Housing,
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 Housing,
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 Housing,
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 Housing,
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 Housing,
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 United Republic of Tanzania 2011 Housing, No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2010 Housing, No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2008 Housing,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures
No
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2007 Housing,
Other Threats: Environmental pressure
No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2012 Housing,
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 Mali 2011 Housing,
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 Mali 2010 Housing,
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 Mali 2009 Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate maintenance of the buildings.
No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2008 Housing, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2007 Housing, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2006 Housing, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2005 Housing,
Other Threats: No protective measures for the buffer zone of the property
Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2003 Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of capacities in conservation techniques
Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2015 Housing, 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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