State of Conservation
240
Reports
135
Properties concerned
64
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date end:1996close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
1992 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
1996 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
amphitheatre of el jemAmphitheatre of El Jem | tunisia |
1992 | Commercial development, Housing, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1996 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1994 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1993 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1992 | Management activities, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1996 | Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1995 | Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1994 | Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
1993 | Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala |
1993 | Earthquake,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Numerous ruins in the city that in danger of collapse in the event of an earthquake |
No |
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua | guatemala |
1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Water (rain/water table), Wind, | No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
1995 | Flooding,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
1991 | Flooding,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological site of delphiArchaeological Site of Delphi | greece |
1993 | Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Localised utilities,
Other Threats: Need to strengthen the protection of the site |
No |
archaeological site of delphiArchaeological Site of Delphi | greece |
1992 | Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Need to strengthen the protection of the site |
No |
archaeological site of leptis magnaArchaeological Site of Leptis Magna | libya |
1990 | Flooding, | No |
archaeological sites of bat, al-khutm and al-aynArchaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn | oman |
1996 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Several repairs or preventive measures needed |
No |
arles, roman and romanesque monumentsArles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments | france |
1994 | Air pollution, | No |
arles, roman and romanesque monumentsArles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments | france |
1992 | No | |
asante traditional buildingsAsante Traditional Buildings | ghana |
1996 | Human resources, Land conversion, Pests, Water (rain/water table), | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland |
1996 | Commercial development, Localised utilities, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland |
1993 | Commercial development,
Other Threats: Threat to the integrity of the property (not specified - supermarket project?) |
No |
baalbekBaalbek | lebanon |
1996 | Ground transport infrastructure, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1996 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1995 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1994 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1993 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1988 |
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia |
1995 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
boyana churchBoyana Church | bulgaria |
1994 | Management activities, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil |
1993 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, | No |
bryggenBryggen | norway |
1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of uncontrolled property development |
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 |
1992 | Housing, | No |
burgos cathedralBurgos Cathedral | spain |
1994 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration works |
No |
burgos cathedralBurgos Cathedral | spain |
1993 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration works |
No |
butrintButrint | albania |
1996 | Financial resources,
Other Threats: Need for monitoring of the situation at the site |
No |
butrintButrint | albania |
1994 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chaco cultureChaco Culture | united states of america |
1992 |
Other Threats: Threat not indicated |
No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
1996 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, | Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
1995 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
1994 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
1993 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru |
1993 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
city of bathCity of Bath | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
1992 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru |
1996 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru |
1993 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) |
1996 | Human resources, Management activities, Mining, Surface water pollution, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) |
1995 | Human resources, Management activities, Mining, Surface water pollution, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) |
1993 | Human resources, Management activities, Surface water pollution, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador |
1993 | Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador |
1990 | Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, | No |
city of vallettaCity of Valletta | malta |
1994 | Air pollution,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Highly crumbly basic building material |
No |
city of vallettaCity of Valletta | malta |
1991 | Air pollution,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Highly crumbly basic building material |
No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic |
1993 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
1996 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
1995 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam |
1994 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
delosDelos | greece |
1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Human resources, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Relative humidity, Wind, | No |
delosDelos | greece |
1992 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Human resources,
Other Threats: Adverse meteorological conditions |
No |
fasil ghebbi, gondar regionFasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region | ethiopia |
1996 |
Other Threats: No threat to the property |
No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama |
1993 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Other Threats: More attention to be paid to stone conservation |
No |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana |
1996 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
frontiers of the roman empireFrontiers of the Roman Empire | germany,united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Mining, | No |
frontiers of the roman empireFrontiers of the Roman Empire | germany,united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
1992 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Mining, | No |
great zimbabwe national monumentGreat Zimbabwe National Monument | zimbabwe |
1996 |
Other Threats: Collapse of walls |
No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany |
1994 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany |
1993 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Discovery of mural paintings - need for restoration |
No |
hatraHatra | iraq |
1995 | Illegal activities, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
1994 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
1993 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
1992 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
1995 | Management activities, | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
1993 | Earthquake, Management activities, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic centre of cordobaHistoric Centre of Cordoba | spain |
1994 | Pests, | No |
historic centre of florenceHistoric Centre of Florence | italy |
1994 | Terrorism, | No |
historic centre of florenceHistoric Centre of Florence | italy |
1993 | Terrorism, | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru |
1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to improve the environment of the convent; Notorious state of degradation |
No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru |
1993 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Need to improve the environment of the convent |
No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
1995 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
1994 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
1993 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of rome, the properties of the holy see in that city enjoying extraterritorial rights and san paolo fuori le muraHistoric Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura | holy see,italy |
1993 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Terrorism, | No |
historic centre of rome, the properties of the holy see in that city enjoying extraterritorial rights and san paolo fuori le muraHistoric Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura | holy see,italy |
1992 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments | russian federation |
1993 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Steady deterioration of the city's pysical environment; Large-scale rehabilitation project for the Hermitage |
No |
historic centre of salvador de bahiaHistoric Centre of Salvador de Bahia | brazil |
1993 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of the town of olindaHistoric Centre of the Town of Olinda | brazil |
1993 | Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of the town of olindaHistoric Centre of the Town of Olinda | brazil |
1987 | Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic city of sucreHistoric City of Sucre | bolivia (plurinational state of) |
1993 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada |
1992 | Housing, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada |
1988 | Housing, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada |
1987 | Housing, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
1996 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
historic mosque city of bagerhatHistoric Mosque City of Bagerhat | bangladesh |
1995 | Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto | brazil |
1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto | brazil |
1990 | Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
1996 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management activities, Relative humidity, Solid waste, | No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta |
1995 | Management activities, Micro-organisms, Radiation/light, Relative humidity, Solid waste, Temperature, Water (rain/water table), | No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta |
1994 | Management activities, Micro-organisms, Radiation/light, Relative humidity, Solid waste, Temperature, Water (rain/water table), | No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta |
1990 | 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 |
1994 | Air pollution, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal |
1990 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of some buildings |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
1995 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Storms,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
1994 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
1993 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
jesuit missions of the chiquitosJesuit Missions of the Chiquitos | bolivia (plurinational state of) |
1993 | Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, | 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 |
1993 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Aggressive natural environment |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
1996 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
1995 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
1994 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
1993 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1996 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1995 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | 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 |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1993 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1992 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1991 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1990 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1989 |
Other Threats: Collapse of the roof of a Temple |
No |
khami ruins national monumentKhami Ruins National Monument | zimbabwe |
1996 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for structural stabilization and repair of collapsed sections of walls |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | 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 |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation |
1993 | Financial resources,
Governance,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of fire /lightning protection; Deformation and deterioration of the structures |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation |
1992 | 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 |
1994 |
Other Threats: Erection project of a monument on the Red Square |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
1992 |
Other Threats: No threat indicated |
No |
la fortaleza and san juan national historic site in puerto ricoLa Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico | united states of america |
1993 |
Other Threats: No specific threat identified |
No |
lower valley of the awashLower Valley of the Awash | ethiopia |
1996 | Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
1996 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
madara riderMadara Rider | bulgaria |
1991 | Relative humidity,
Temperature,
Wind,
Other Threats: Lack of stability of the rock; Lack of convergence of local opinions on the real extent of the problem, the possible solutions |
No |
mausoleum of the first qin emperorMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor | china |
1994 |
Other Threats: earthen architecture conservation problems |
No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras |
1993 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Attention to be paid to the conservation of stone and stuccos |
No |
medieval city of rhodesMedieval City of Rhodes | greece |
1995 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for safeguarding and enhancement measures |
No |
medieval city of rhodesMedieval City of Rhodes | greece |
1994 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for safeguarding and enhancement measures |
No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1996 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1995 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta |
1995 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Human resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Quarrying,
Storms,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.); Partial collapse of a temple |
No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of 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 |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta |
1992 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) |
1995 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1995 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1993 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
1990 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
mogao cavesMogao Caves | 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 |
monastery of batalhaMonastery of Batalha | portugal |
1990 | Earthquake,
Management activities,
Micro-organisms,
Relative humidity,
Storms,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Poor quality of the stone and weaknesses in the resistance; Cracks; Consolidation work is not undertaken |
No |
monastery of the hieronymites and tower of belem in lisbonMonastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon | portugal |
1990 | Earthquake,
Management activities,
Micro-organisms,
Relative humidity,
Storms,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Poor quality of the stone and weaknesses in the resistance; Cracks; Consolidation work is not undertaken |
No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france |
1991 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france |
1990 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mountain resort and its outlying temples, chengdeMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde | china |
1996 | Air pollution,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Many buildings in a bad state of conservation |
No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti |
1993 | Financial resources,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Consolidation of the Sans Souci Palace and rehabilitation of the Royal Gardens required |
No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti |
1991 | Earthquake, Flooding, Storms, Water (rain/water table), | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro |
1995 | Earthquake, | Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro |
1979 | Earthquake, | No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia |
1996 | Earthquake, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia |
1995 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia |
1994 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia |
1993 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia |
1992 | Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia |
1991 | War, | No |
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,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Loss of historical authenticity |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1991 | Housing,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1990 | Housing,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old havana and its fortification systemOld Havana and its Fortification System | cuba |
1993 | Storms, | No |
old raumaOld Rauma | finland |
1993 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain |
1993 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen |
1993 | Flooding,
Other Threats: Poor maintenance |
No |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen |
1991 | Flooding,
Other Threats: Poor maintenance |
No |
palace and park of versaillesPalace and Park of Versailles | france |
1990 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palace and park of versaillesPalace and Park of Versailles | france |
1989 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany |
1996 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany |
1995 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany |
1993 | No | |
paris, banks of the seineParis, Banks of the Seine | france |
1992 | Housing, | No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china |
1996 | Financial resources,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china |
1994 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable archaeological strata and cave roof |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1996 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | jordan |
1995 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
petraPetra | 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 |
1994 |
Other Threats: inclination of the tower |
No |
pont du gard (roman aqueduct)Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct) | france |
1992 | No | |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia |
1993 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
prambanan temple compoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds | indonesia |
1995 | No | |
pythagoreion and heraion of samosPythagoreion and Heraion of Samos | greece |
1994 | Air transport infrastructure, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
pythagoreion and heraion of samosPythagoreion and Heraion of Samos | greece |
1993 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | jordan |
1994 | Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Cracks in the surface of the vaults |
No |
rila monasteryRila Monastery | bulgaria |
1994 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rila monasteryRila Monastery | bulgaria |
1992 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: Structural issues, cracks |
No |
rock-hewn churches of ivanovoRock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo | bulgaria |
1994 | No | |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
1996 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
1995 |
Other Threats: Need for restoration and rehabilitation of the monuments |
No |
roman monuments, cathedral of st peter and church of our lady in trierRoman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier | germany |
1996 | Housing, | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
1995 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
1994 | Storms,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of conservation |
Yes |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
1985 | Storms, | No |
røros mining town and the circumferenceRøros Mining Town and the Circumference | norway |
1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of uncontrolled property development |
No |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
1996 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General poor state of conservation |
No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh |
1995 | Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sanctuary of bom jesus do congonhasSanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas | brazil |
1993 |
Other Threats: Architecture of mediocre quality around the property; Conservation issue of woodwork and mural paintings |
No |
santiago de compostela (old town)Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) | spain |
1993 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
serra da capivara national parkSerra da Capivara National Park | brazil |
1994 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | 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 |
speyer cathedralSpeyer Cathedral | germany |
1987 | Housing, | No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
1992 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
studenica monasteryStudenica Monastery | serbia |
1988 | Water infrastructure, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america |
1996 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america |
1995 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america |
1994 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america |
1993 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
taxilaTaxila | pakistan |
1995 | Localised utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control |
No |
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil | iran (islamic republic of) |
1995 | Management activities,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems |
No |
the great wallThe Great Wall | china |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
the great wallThe Great Wall | china |
1990 |
Other Threats: Partial collapse of some platforms |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1995 | Desertification,
Financial resources,
Legal framework,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1994 | Desertification,
Financial resources,
Legal framework,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1990 | Desertification,
Financial resources,
Legal framework,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1992 | Earthquake, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1990 | Earthquake, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1989 | Earthquake, | No |
tiyaTiya | ethiopia |
1996 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
1996 | Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
trinidad and the valley de los ingeniosTrinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios | cuba |
1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1996 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1995 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1992 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
vatican cityVatican City | holy see |
1992 | Housing, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy |
1990 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy |
1989 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania |
1996 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for a comprehensive rehabilitation programme |
No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania |
1995 | Financial resources,
Other Threats: Need for a comprehensive rehabilitation programme |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1996 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1995 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1994 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1989 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1988 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1984 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration |
No |
xanthos-letoonXanthos-Letoon | turkiye |
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 |
xanthos-letoonXanthos-Letoon | turkiye |
1991 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | 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.