State of Conservation
101
Reports
101
Properties concerned
66
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2008close
Date end:2008close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2008 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment |
No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2008 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2008 | 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 |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama |
2008 | Financial resources,
Governance,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the outstanding universal value of the property |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2008 | 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 |
2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow consultation process with local communities |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2008 | 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) |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
belfries of belgium and franceBelfries of Belgium and France | belgium,france |
2008 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
bordeaux, port of the moonBordeaux, Port of the Moon | france |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
budapest, including the banks of the danube, the buda castle quarter and andrássy avenueBudapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue | hungary |
2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2008 | Crop production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices; |
Yes |
city of bathCity of Bath | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2008 | Housing, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador |
2008 | Earthquake, Housing, Management activities, | No |
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou | china |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) |
2008 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan |
2008 | Civil unrest,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent collapse of the Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings |
Yes |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation |
2008 | Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Surface water pollution, | No |
dresden elbe valleyDresden Elbe Valley | germany |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, | Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, 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 |
2008 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the property by environmental factors, lack of maintenance, as well as polluted water |
No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia |
2008 | 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 |
2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
heart of neolithic orkneyHeart of Neolithic Orkney | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2008 | Renewable energy facilities, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas); |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2008 | 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 |
2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the transportation of hazardous materials to the Old Town |
No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china |
2008 | Housing, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia |
2008 | 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 |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania |
2008 | Financial resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of monuments in general and the fortifications in particular |
No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay |
2008 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souk are in an alarming deterioration state) ; Lack of conservation measures and supportive developments. |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Flooding,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings |
No |
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl | russian federation |
2008 | Commercial development, Housing, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia |
2008 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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, in addition to stucco and lightweight construction; Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years ; Corrosion of metal cladding and dismantlement of some of the structural elements. A few buildings, such as the Leaching house, are liable to structural collapse if no support is given ; Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2008 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Delay in implementing rehabilitation of the San Sebastian Fortressb) Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2008 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation |
2008 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
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 |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine |
2008 | Housing, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2008 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2008 | Commercial development, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2008 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the new structure of the Maya Devi Temple (constructed in 2002) on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity. |
No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria |
2008 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Flooding,
Ground water pollution,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the environment |
No |
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | andorra |
2008 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras |
2008 | Air transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia |
2008 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco |
2008 | Commercial development,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built area b) Continuous collapse of buildingsc) Major deterioration of the maritime part of the fortifications of the Medina |
No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta |
2008 | Housing, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
2008 | Commercial development, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan |
2008 | 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 |
2008 | Earthquake, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old and new towns of edinburghOld and New Towns of Edinburgh | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2008 | Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
old bridge area of the old city of mostarOld Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar | bosnia and herzegovina |
2008 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Cracks at the Mostar bridge |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2008 | 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: a) Natural risk factors b) Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka |
2008 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Tsunami/tidal wave, | No |
old town of lijiangOld Town of Lijiang | china |
2008 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2008 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
palace and gardens of schonbrunnPalace and Gardens of Schönbrunn | austria |
2008 | Housing, | 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 |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
parthian fortresses of nisaParthian Fortresses of Nisa | turkmenistan |
2008 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of conservation of the Church of Santo Domingo |
No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
prehistoric sites and decorated caves of the vezere valleyPrehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley | france |
2008 | Micro-organisms, | No |
red fort complexRed Fort Complex | india |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2008 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
richtersveld cultural and botanical landscapeRichtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape | south africa |
2008 | Mining, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2008 | Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2008 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components; |
No |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2008 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
Yes |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh |
2008 | Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, | No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq |
2008 | War, | Yes |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia |
2008 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sceilg mhichilSceilg Mhichíl | ireland |
2008 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2008 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures |
No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2008 | Flooding, Housing, Management activities, Solid waste, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains |
No |
tiwanaku: spiritual and political centre of the tiwanaku cultureTiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture | bolivia (plurinational state of) |
2008 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tokaj wine region historic cultural landscapeTokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape | hungary |
2008 | Non-renewable energy facilities, | No |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2008 | 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 |
2008 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany |
2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Input of excess energy, | No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
works of antoni gaudiWorks of Antoni Gaudí | spain |
2008 | Underground transport infrastructure, | 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.