State of Conservation
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2024 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Encroachments within the property and inappropriate recent constructions; Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Encroachments within the property and inappropriate recent constructions; Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2019 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2018 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2017 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2016 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2014 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2013 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2012 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2011 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2009 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2007 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of consolidation and engineering measures |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of consolidation and engineering measures |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2003 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of Agra Fort |
No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2024 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 and Mausoleum Urban encroachment and inappropriate new developments |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 Impact of the recent conflict on cultural heritage in the Tigray region |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2018 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2016 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2015 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2013 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2012 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems Major infrastructure and development projects Uncontrolled urban development |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems Major infrastructure and development projects Uncontrolled urban development |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2019 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2017 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Adverse effects of bird and bat droppings across the property |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2015 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2013 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2012 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2010 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2009 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2007 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2006 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy Italy | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: New buffer zone necessary |
No |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy Italy | 2011 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: collapse of a wall |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fencing along the international border |
No |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
No |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2019 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2018 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2017 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2016 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2015 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2014 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Urgent and necessary consolidation works required (roofing, ...) |
Yes |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2013 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Urgent and necessary consolidation works required (roofing, ...) |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2024 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2019 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2018 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2017 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2016 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2015 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2014 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2013 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2012 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2011 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2010 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2009 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2008 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices; |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenace practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2006 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Risk of desintegration and destruction of structures, surfaces and decorative art |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Increase in salt contamination of the mud-brick |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: destabilisation of one of the main structures |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Growth of native vegetation (Pinkuyo), the roots of which destabilize the foundations |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile | 2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
churches of moldaviaChurches of Moldavia | romania Romania | 2011 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: structural problems and deterioration of the mural paintings |
No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deliberate neglect of historic properties |
No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2024 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2019 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2018 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2017 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2016 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2015 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2014 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Serious deterioration of materials and structure; b) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2013 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Serious deterioration of materials and structure; b) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property; c) Absence of detailed and technical information on the state of conservation of the property since 2007; |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2012 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Serious deterioration of materials and structureb) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the propertd) Absence of detailed and technical information on the state of conservation of the property since 2007; |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2011 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property; |
Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2009 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Salinisation of soils |
No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Salinisation of soils |
No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2004 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2023 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2021 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2019 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2017 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Guadalquivir River dredging project |
No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2015 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: State of the Guadalquivir River and dredging project |
No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2014 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: State of the Guadalquivir River and dredging project |
No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2013 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: State of the Guadalquivir River and dredging project |
No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2011 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work |
Yes |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana | 2024 | Water (rain/water table),
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 | Water (rain/water table),
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 | Water (rain/water table),
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 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa | south africa South Africa | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage |
No |
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa | south africa South Africa | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage |
No |
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa | south africa South Africa | 2019 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage |
No |
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa | south africa South Africa | 2017 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage; Climate change and severe weather events |
No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2024 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2019 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2017 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2015 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2013 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2012 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2011 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2009 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2002 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of the town of goiásHistoric Centre of the Town of Goiás | brazil Brazil | 2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic city of meknesHistoric City of Meknes | morocco Morocco | 2010 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: The origin of the collapse could be attributed to a combination of different factors such as insufficient dimensions for the foundations, instability of the ground, probable gradual degradation of the land through lack of drainage and/or possible leaks in urban water pipes of the surrounding area of the building, and finally, sudden infiltration of this ground due to very heavy rainfall a few days prior to the accident |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2002 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2017 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2015 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2013 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Significant decay of the property caused by the local climatic conditions |
No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: poor state of conservation |
No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2010 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2008 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2007 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2006 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2002 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2019 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2017 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2016 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2014 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2013 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2011 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2010 | Water (rain/water table),
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 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants; |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2008 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Hazardous condition of the buildingsb) Integrity of the propert |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
jelling mounds, runic stones and churchJelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church | denmark Denmark | 2009 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: surface deterioration of two runic stones, part of the overall property |
No |
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo Benin Togo |
2019 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2002 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco Morocco | 2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern |
No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2014 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2013 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2012 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2011 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2010 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Decline in animals population; b) Reduction of control fires |
No |
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès | libya Libya | 2024 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès | libya Libya | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fires |
Yes |
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès | libya Libya | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fires |
Yes |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 2024 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Damage to historic buildings |
Yes |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 2023 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 2021 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 2019 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 2018 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 2017 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings; General deterioration of the Golden Temple |
No |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2021 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings; General deterioration of the Golden Temple |
No |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2019 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings |
No |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2018 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2023 | Water (rain/water table),
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 | Water (rain/water table),
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 | Water (rain/water table),
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 | 2012 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2010 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: h) Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches. |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2009 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches. |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2008 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2007 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2006 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2012 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fire; Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components |
No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2009 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2008 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2007 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
susaSusa | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2021 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
susaSusa | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2017 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
tarnowskie gory lead-silver-zinc mine and its underground water management systemTarnowskie Góry Lead-Silver-Zinc Mine and its Underground Water Management System | poland Poland | 2023 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
tarnowskie gory lead-silver-zinc mine and its underground water management systemTarnowskie Góry Lead-Silver-Zinc Mine and its Underground Water Management System | poland Poland | 2021 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2023 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2021 | Water (rain/water table), | 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.