State of Conservation
103
Reports
103
Properties concerned
66
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2004close
Date end:2004close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
acropolis, athensAcropolis, Athens | greece Greece | 2004 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2004 | Commercial development,
Financial resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of Agra Fort |
No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 2004 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | Yes |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala Guatemala | 2004 | Commercial development, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Financial resources,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Micro-organisms,
Relative humidity,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2004 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance |
Yes |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2004 | Commercial development, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2004 | Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bru na boinne - archaeological ensemble of the bend of the boyneBrú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne | ireland Ireland | 2004 | Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2004 | Housing,
Illegal activities,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Lack of adequate protection and conservation of the site; b) Serious deterioration of materials resulting in an important loss of cultural significance |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2004 | Crop production,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Increase in salt contamination of the mud-brick |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Micro-organisms, Water (rain/water table), | No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile | 2004 | Storms, Water (rain/water table), | No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Financial resources,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Input of excess energy,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deliberate neglect of historic properties |
No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria Austria | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, | No |
city of vicenza and the palladian villas of the venetoCity of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto | italy Italy | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou | china China | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany Germany | 2004 | Housing, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2004 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration and enhancement of the monumental architecture of Hué |
No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2004 | Governance,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2004 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Consolidation of the cliffs and niches; b) Lack of a long-term on-site monitoring system |
Yes |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deteriorating state of conservation |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Oil and gas, Storms, | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2004 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
ferto / neusiedlersee cultural landscapeFertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape | austria,hungary Austria Hungary |
2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2004 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work |
Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2004 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Partial loss of the original fabric |
No |
garden kingdom of dessau-worlitzGarden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz | germany Germany | 2004 | Flooding, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2004 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Management activities, Water (rain/water table), Wind, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2004 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 2004 | Housing, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the civil architecture |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2004 | Civil unrest,
Governance,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of a unique and severely degraded cultural landscape |
No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2004 | Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia Latvia | 2004 | Housing, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2004 | Earthquake,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2004 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2004 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of the town of goiásHistoric Centre of the Town of Goiás | brazil Brazil | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2004 | Housing, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 2004 | Housing,
Human resources,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Risk of fire |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2004 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan Japan | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2004 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto | brazil Brazil | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deteriorated state of some of the monuments |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2004 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2004 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
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 | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Important historic buildings in a state of serious dilapidation; b) Replica of the Gorée-Almadies Memorial |
No |
jesuit missions of the guaranis: san ignacio mini, santa ana, nuestra senora de loreto and santa maria mayor (argentina), ruins of sao miguel das missoes (brazil)Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) | argentina,brazil Argentina Brazil |
2004 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of capacity in Conservation of stone techniques |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2004 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Natural erosion, b) Dilapidation, c) Lack of maintenance |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2004 | Financial resources,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Fragile wooden heritage |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2004 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2004 | Housing, | No |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2004 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conflict between the construction of new properties and the restoration of existing buildings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
levoča, spišský hrad and the associated cultural monumentsLevoča, Spišský Hrad and the Associated Cultural Monuments | slovakia Slovakia | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2004 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria Algeria | 2004 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Heritage badly maintained |
No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2004 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco Morocco | 2004 | Commercial development,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Input of excess energy,
Major linear utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern |
No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco Morocco | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Solid waste, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Input of excess energy, Solid waste, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2004 | Commercial development, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2004 | Civil unrest,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument |
Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2004 | 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2004 | Housing,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2004 | Earthquake,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Financial resources,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Temperature change,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance; b) Natural factors |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2004 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 2004 | Housing, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
paphosPaphos | cyprus Cyprus | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2004 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities; b) Fire |
No |
rock art of altaRock Art of Alta | norway Norway | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica | italy Italy | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
routes of santiago de compostela: camino frances and routes of northern spainRoutes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain | spain Spain | 2004 | Water infrastructure, | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2004 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of nearly 2/3 of the mud-brick constructions |
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 | 2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Financial resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Collapsing monuments due to lack of maintenance |
No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2004 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Absence of photographic information and lack of action taken with regard to the “fragmentary terracotta plaques in the custodian’s house” |
No |
saint catherine areaSaint Catherine Area | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2004 | Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2004 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2004 | Flooding,
Other Threats: Collapse of houses |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2004 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of mosaics and other exposed structures |
Yes |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2004 | Housing, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2004 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Input of excess energy, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
vat phou and associated ancient settlements within the champasak cultural landscapeVat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2004 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | 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 | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Illegal activities, 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.