State of Conservation
78
Reports
78
Properties concerned
43
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
1994close
Date end:1994close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 1994 | Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 1994 | Management activities, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1994 | Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua | guatemala Guatemala | 1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Water (rain/water table), Wind, | No |
arles, roman and romanesque monumentsArles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments | france France | 1994 | Air pollution, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 1994 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 1994 |
Other Threats: Capture operation of the monk seal |
No |
boyana churchBoyana Church | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1994 | Management activities, | No |
bryggenBryggen | norway Norway | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of uncontrolled property development |
No |
burgos cathedralBurgos Cathedral | spain Spain | 1994 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration works |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 1994 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 1994 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
city of vallettaCity of Valletta | malta Malta | 1994 | Air pollution,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Highly crumbly basic building material |
No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 1994 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
delosDelos | greece Greece | 1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Human resources, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Relative humidity, Wind, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 1994 | Crop production, Housing, Industrial areas, Storms, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 1994 | Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien marine species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
goreme national park and the rock sites of cappadociaGöreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia | turkiye Türkiye | 1994 |
Other Threats: Deterioration of the rock and the mural paintings |
No |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia Australia | 1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Mining, | No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 1994 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 1994 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic centre of cordobaHistoric Centre of Cordoba | spain Spain | 1994 | Pests, | No |
historic centre of florenceHistoric Centre of Florence | italy Italy | 1994 | Terrorism, | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to improve the environment of the convent; Notorious state of degradation |
No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 1994 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 1994 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Input of excess energy,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for an inventory of the park's natural and cultural resources |
No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta Malta | 1994 | Management activities, Micro-organisms, Radiation/light, Relative humidity, Solid waste, Temperature, Water (rain/water table), | 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 | 1994 | Air pollution, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 1994 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone |
No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1994 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, War, | No |
kakadu national parkKakadu National Park | australia Australia | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 1994 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 1994 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india India | 1994 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Water (extraction) ,
Other Threats: Decline in the population of Siberian cranes |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 1994 | Financial resources,
Governance,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of fire /lightning protection; Deformation and deterioration of the structures |
No |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | russian federation Russian Federation | 1994 |
Other Threats: Erection project of a monument on the Red Square |
No |
mana pools national park, sapi and chewore safari areasMana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas | zimbabwe Zimbabwe | 1994 | Illegal activities, Oil and gas, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 1994 | Civil unrest,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures |
Yes |
mausoleum of the first qin emperorMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor | china China | 1994 |
Other Threats: earthen architecture conservation problems |
No |
medieval city of rhodesMedieval City of Rhodes | greece Greece | 1994 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for safeguarding and enhancement measures |
No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Quarrying,
Storms,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.) |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 1994 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
mogao cavesMogao Caves | china China | 1994 |
Other Threats: Deterioration of the mural paintings in the caves due to salt migration; Some built features have nothing to do with the site and should be destroyed (concrete tower, modern blockhouse, ...) |
No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe Zambia Zimbabwe |
1994 | Water infrastructure, | No |
mount athosMount Athos | greece Greece | 1994 | Forestry /wood production,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: chemical pollution |
No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
1994 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 1994 | Crop production, | No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1994 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china China | 1994 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable archaeological strata and cave roof |
No |
petraPetra | jordan Jordan | 1994 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
piazza del duomo, pisaPiazza del Duomo, Pisa | italy Italy | 1994 |
Other Threats: inclination of the tower |
No |
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park | croatia Croatia | 1994 | Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
pythagoreion and heraion of samosPythagoreion and Heraion of Samos | greece Greece | 1994 | Air transport infrastructure, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | jordan Jordan | 1994 | Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Cracks in the surface of the vaults |
No |
redwood national and state parksRedwood National and State Parks | united states of america United States of America | 1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
rila monasteryRila Monastery | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rio abiseo national parkRío Abiseo National Park | peru Peru | 1994 | Forestry /wood production,
Other Threats: Fire; Lack of regular vigilance and inspection; Deterioration of the archaeological remains |
No |
rock-hewn churches of ivanovoRock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1994 | No | |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 1994 | Storms,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of conservation |
Yes |
røros mining town and the circumferenceRøros Mining Town and the Circumference | norway Norway | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of uncontrolled property development |
No |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador Ecuador | 1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 1994 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
serra da capivara national parkSerra da Capivara National Park | brazil Brazil | 1994 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
shark bay, western australiaShark Bay, Western Australia | australia Australia | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 1994 | Air pollution,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Localised utilities,
Major linear utilities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
srebarna nature reserveSrebarna Nature Reserve | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1994 | Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Surface water pollution,
Water (extraction) ,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity |
Yes |
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 | 1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america United States of America | 1994 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia Australia | 1994 | Forestry /wood production, | No |
te wahipounamu – south west new zealandTe Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand | new zealand New Zealand | 1994 | Forestry /wood production, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
the great wallThe Great Wall | china China | 1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 1994 | Desertification,
Financial resources,
Legal framework,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1994 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, | No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1994 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
willandra lakes regionWillandra Lakes Region | australia Australia | 1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Problems with landowners resident in the site and aboriginal concerns |
No |
xanthos-letoonXanthos-Letoon | turkiye Türkiye | 1994 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | united states of america United States of America | 1994 | Mining, | 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.