State of Conservation
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves | india India | 1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance, insufficient guardianship and control system inside and outside the archaeological area |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the Outstanding universal value of the property |
No |
architectural, residential and cultural complex of the radziwill family at nesvizhArchitectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh | belarus Belarus | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
australian fossil mammal sites (riversleigh / naracoorte)Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) | australia Australia | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
bordeaux, port of the moonBordeaux, Port of the Moon | france France | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
bordeaux, port of the moonBordeaux, Port of the Moon | france France | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled vendors within and around the property |
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 Hungary | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria Austria | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: a) Risk of imminent collapse of the Giant Buddha nichesb) Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintingse) Anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordinances (i.e. munitions) |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent collapse of the Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings |
Yes |
elephanta cavesElephanta Caves | india India | 1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ellora cavesEllora Caves | india India | 1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 1994 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 1993 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Discovery of mural paintings - need for restoration |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the civil architecture |
No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of naplesHistoric Centre of Naples | italy Italy | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fire in December 2002 |
No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 1999 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 1998 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 1995 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 1994 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 1993 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic city of meknesHistoric City of Meknes | morocco Morocco | 2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 1999 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 1998 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 1996 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state) |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of the city's heritage |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings, as well as the effect of heavy traffic on historic buildings |
No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings |
No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings |
No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the industrial 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 |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
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 |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov |
No |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | russian federation Russian Federation | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: a) Partial abandonment of the property; |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the property |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the property |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the site |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco Morocco | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco Morocco | 1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco Morocco | 1996 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco Morocco | 1995 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Instability of structures |
No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 1982 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Loss of historical authenticity |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen Yemen | 1999 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock art of altaRock Art of Alta | norway Norway | 2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2007 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Poor conservation conditons for the archeological remains |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: vegetation with roots seriously affecting archaeological remains |
Yes |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong; |
No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong; |
No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 2006 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
vredefort domeVredefort Dome | south africa South Africa | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
vredefort domeVredefort Dome | south africa South Africa | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | 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 | 2009 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
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 | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
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, | Yes |
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, | Yes |
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 | 2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
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, | Yes |
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 | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | 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 | 2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | 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.