State of Conservation
107
Reports
107
Properties concerned
66
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2007close
Date end:2007close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aflaj irrigation systems of omanAflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman | oman Oman | 2007 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2007 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Desertification, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2007 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2007 | 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 |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan Pakistan | 2007 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structure |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2007 | Crop production, Housing, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco Morocco | 2007 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2007 | 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 | 2007 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Consultation with local communities |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2007 | 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) | 2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
belfries of belgium and franceBelfries of Belgium and France | belgium,france Belgium France |
2007 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2007 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Uncontrolled vendors around the property; b) Poor state of the stone bas-reliefs |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2007 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) lack of adequate protection management, and conservation of the site b) Poor state of conservation of the propert |
No |
champaner-pavagadh archaeological parkChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | india India | 2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2007 | Crop production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenace practices |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Micro-organisms,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: destabilisation of one of the main structures |
No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria Austria | 2007 | Housing, | No |
city of vicenza and the palladian villas of the venetoCity of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto | italy Italy | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
classical weimarClassical Weimar | germany Germany | 2007 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany Germany | 2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2007 | Earthquake,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures caused by natural and human hazards |
No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2007 | Civil unrest,
Other Threats: Fragile state of the cliffs and niche; Presence of anti-personnel mines in the area. |
Yes |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2007 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of parks and palaces |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2007 | Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
dresden elbe valleyDresden Elbe Valley | germany Germany | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, | Yes |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ferto / neusiedlersee cultural landscapeFertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape | austria,hungary Austria Hungary |
2007 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Pollution of marine waters,
Other Threats: a) Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the sites by environmental factorsb) Lack of maintenance |
No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2007 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
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 | 2007 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure |
No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia Estonia | 2007 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of český krumlovHistoric Centre of Český Krumlov | czechia Czechia | 2007 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2007 | Earthquake,
Housing,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Water and environmental pollution |
No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia Czechia | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia Latvia | 2007 | Housing, Legal framework, | No |
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments | russian federation Russian Federation | 2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2007 | Financial resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General deterioration of the monuments, and especially the fortifications |
No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2007 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan Japan | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2007 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
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 | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Flooding,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings |
No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Relative humidity,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Significant decay of the property caused by the local climatic conditions |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2007 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Loss of authenticity in recent works carried out by the Church |
No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: 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 maintenance; Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years ; 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 given ; Very little conservation work carried ou |
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 | 2007 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
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 | 2007 | Housing,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor upkeep of the dwelling places |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2007 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural integrity of the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | russian federation Russian Federation | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2007 | 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 |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2007 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa | peru Peru | 2007 | Crop production,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
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 | 2007 | Housing, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2007 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Loss of character of the cultural landscape directly associated with the property and its outstanding universal value |
No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2007 | Air transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2007 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Difficulties to monitor the property |
Yes |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Solid waste, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2007 | Commercial development, Housing, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2007 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2007 | 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 | 2007 | 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) | 2007 | 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 factorsDeterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2007 | 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 | 2007 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of lijiangOld Town of Lijiang | china China | 2007 | Commercial development, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of regensburg with stadtamhofOld town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof | germany Germany | 2007 | Housing,
Management activities,
Other Threats: a) Parts of the Thurn and Taxis Castle to be converted into a hoteb) Dachauplatz parking garage façade being redesigned |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2007 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation |
No |
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2007 | Housing, | No |
prambanan temple compoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2007 | Earthquake, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 2007 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain Bahrain | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2007 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2007 | 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 site |
No |
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica | italy Italy | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2007 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2007 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of nearly two-thirds of the earthen brick structures |
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 | 2007 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Collapsing monumentsNo participation of community |
Yes |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2007 | Financial resources, Human resources, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, | No |
san agustin archaeological parkSan Agustín Archaeological Park | colombia Colombia | 2007 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of the fabric of monolithic sculpture |
No |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia Indonesia | 2007 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2007 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Environmental pressure |
No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2007 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing | china China | 2007 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2007 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing | china China | 2007 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2007 | Flooding, Housing, Management activities, Solid waste, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Solid waste,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Poor conservation conditons for the archeological remains |
No |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2007 | Housing, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2007 | Flooding, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2007 | Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2007 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
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 | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, 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.