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Reports
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Properties concerned
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States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start: 2011close
Threats* : Deliberate destruction of heritageclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems Major infrastructure and development projects Uncontrolled urban development
No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems Major infrastructure and development projects Uncontrolled urban development
No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems
No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Adverse effects of bird and bat droppings across the property
No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis egypt Egypt 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2014 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá panama Panama 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threaten the Outstanding Universal Value of the property;
No
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá panama Panama 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: a) Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the Outstanding Universal Value of the property;
No
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
Yes
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
Yes
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
Yes
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
Yes
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
Yes
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
Yes
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures
Yes
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 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage; Inappropriate use of public areas and street amenities
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 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage
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 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage
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 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage
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 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage
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 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage
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 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage
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 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) mali Mali 2014 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) mali Mali 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) mali Mali 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Major looting of Iraqi archaeological sites 
Yes
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Major looting of Iraqi archaeological sites 
Yes
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Major looting of Iraqi archaeological sites 
Yes
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco mexico Mexico 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2014 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming state of deterioration)
Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2014 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2011 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
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2014 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
No
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works chile Chile 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: a) 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; b) Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years; c) 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; d) Very little conservation work carried out
Yes
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works chile Chile 2011 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
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou morocco Morocco 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Partial abandonment of the property
No
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers haiti Haiti 2014 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers haiti Haiti 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers haiti Haiti 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers haiti Haiti 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus libya Libya 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
Yes
temple and cemetery of confucius and the kong family mansion in qufuTemple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu china China 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
temple and cemetery of confucius and the kong family mansion in qufuTemple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu china China 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
temple and cemetery of confucius and the kong family mansion in qufuTemple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu china China 2014 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2014 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2012 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee
No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Unsuitable restoration techniques, and poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains
No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Unsuitable restoration techniques, and poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains
No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
tipasaTipasa algeria Algeria 2011 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2024 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2023 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2021 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2019 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2018 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2017 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2015 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2014 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Yes
vredefort domeVredefort Dome south africa South Africa 2013 Deliberate destruction of heritage, No
vredefort domeVredefort Dome south africa South Africa 2011 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 2014 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 2012 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.


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