State of Conservation
85
Reports
85
Properties concerned
54
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2006close
Date end:2006close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2006 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of consolidation and engineering measures |
Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2006 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment |
No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2006 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Desertification, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2006 | 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 |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2006 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan Pakistan | 2006 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Flooding,
Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance, insufficient guardianship and control system inside and outside the archaeological area |
No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco Morocco | 2006 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2006 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2006 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2006 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2006 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2006 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled vendors around the property |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2006 | Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of adequate protection and conservation of the site b) Poor state of conservation of the property |
No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2006 | Illegal activities, Legal framework, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2006 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Growth of native vegetation (Pinkuyo), the roots of which destabilize the foundations |
No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria Austria | 2006 | Housing, | No |
city of vicenza and the palladian villas of the venetoCity of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto | italy Italy | 2006 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou | china China | 2006 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany Germany | 2006 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2006 | Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Storms,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures caused by natural and human hazards |
No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 2006 | Housing, Illegal activities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2006 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2006 | Civil unrest,
Other Threats: a) Fragile state of the cliffs and nichesb) Presence of anti-personnel mines in the are |
Yes |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2006 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of overall conservation of the site, its parks and palaces |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2006 | Management systems/ management plan, Pollution of marine waters, | No |
dresden elbe valleyDresden Elbe Valley | germany Germany | 2006 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2006 | Financial resources, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2006 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2006 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected areas (mainly the Ottoman period timber houses in the district of Zeyrek and Süleymaniye) |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2006 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia Estonia | 2006 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of český krumlovHistoric Centre of Český Krumlov | czechia Czechia | 2006 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2006 | Earthquake,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Urban decay of the Historic Centreb) Water and environmental pollutionc) Lack of monitoring systems |
No |
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments | russian federation Russian Federation | 2006 | Housing, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2006 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan Japan | 2006 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of the city's heritage |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Flooding, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2006 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: poor state of conservation |
No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Military training,
Wind,
Other Threats: a) Extremely fragile nature of the buildings that were constructed using local materials such as timber for frames, corrugated iron sheets for roofs and some walls, and stucco and lightweight construction that functioned with regular maintenanceb) Lack of maintenance for 40 years c) Metal cladding corroded and some of the structural elements dismantled. A few buildings, such as the Leaching house, are liable to structural collapse if no support is givend) Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang | china China | 2006 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 2006 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Building threatened to collapseb) Construction of the replica of the Goree Memoria |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2006 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2006 | Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Hazardous condition of the buildingsb) Integrity of the propert |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2006 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: loss of traditional urban fabric |
Yes |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2006 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural integrity of the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2006 | 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 |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2006 | Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa | peru Peru | 2006 | Crop production,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Mining,
Other Threats: Lack of systematic monitoring of the site |
No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2006 | Commercial development, Housing, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2006 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact on the archaeological remains as well as on the visual integrity of the site by the newly constructed Maya Devi Temple in 2002. |
No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria Algeria | 2006 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Flooding,
Ground water pollution,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the environment |
No |
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | andorra Andorra | 2006 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2006 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of detailed property documentation |
No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2006 | Air transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco Morocco | 2006 | Commercial development,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built framework; b) Continuous collapse of the buildings; c) Advanced deterioration of the maritime part of the fortified wall of the Medina |
No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2006 | Commercial development, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2006 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of Minaret |
Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2006 | Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old bridge area of the old city of mostarOld Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar | bosnia and herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2006 | 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) | 2006 | 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 factors; Deterioration of monument |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2006 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 2006 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of segovia and its aqueductOld Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct | spain Spain | 2006 |
Other Threats: Listed as one of the “100 Most Endangered Sites” by the World Monuments Fund in 2005 |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2006 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation |
No |
palace and gardens of schonbrunnPalace and Gardens of Schönbrunn | austria Austria | 2006 | Housing, | No |
prambanan temple compoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2006 | Earthquake, | No |
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain Bahrain | 2006 | Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2006 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2006 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritageb) Lack of integration of natural values in management of sit |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2006 | Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2006 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Grave degradation of nearly two thirds of the mud brick buildings |
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 | 2006 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Collapsing monumentsb) No participation of communit |
Yes |
sacred sites and pilgrimage routes in the kii mountain rangeSacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range | japan Japan | 2006 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2006 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, | No |
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing | china China | 2006 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing | china China | 2006 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2006 | Flooding, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2006 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, Wind, | Yes |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2006 | Housing, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2006 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2006 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of security and risk of collapse due to open trenches and unstable structures |
No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, | No |
walled city of baku with the shirvanshah's palace and maiden towerWalled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower | azerbaijan Azerbaijan | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, 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.