State of Conservation
72
Reports
72
Properties concerned
46
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
1998close
Date end:1998close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 1998 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
alhambra, generalife and albayzin, granadaAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada | spain Spain | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 1998 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of polonnaruwaAncient City of Polonnaruwa | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 1998 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of sigiriyaAncient City of Sigiriya | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 1998 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 1998 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1998 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
anjarAnjar | lebanon Lebanon | 1998 | Military training, | No |
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua | guatemala Guatemala | 1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Storms, Water (rain/water table), Wind, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
baalbekBaalbek | lebanon Lebanon | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 1998 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines | philippines Philippines | 1998 | Housing, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), | No |
burgos cathedralBurgos Cathedral | spain Spain | 1998 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration works |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 1998 | Financial resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for monitoring of the situation at the site |
Yes |
byblosByblos | lebanon Lebanon | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
cathedral of notre-dame, former abbey of saint-remi and palace of tau, reimsCathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims | france France | 1998 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
central zone of the town of angra do heroismo in the azoresCentral Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores | portugal Portugal | 1998 | Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 1998 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 1998 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 1998 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 1998 | Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Volcanic eruption, | No |
collegiate church, castle and old town of quedlinburgCollegiate Church, Castle and Old Town of Quedlinburg | germany Germany | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 1998 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Other Threats: Collapse of buildings due to lack of maintenance |
No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana | 1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 1998 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 1998 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia Estonia | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 1998 | Management activities, | No |
historic centre of florenceHistoric Centre of Florence | italy Italy | 1998 | Major linear utilities, | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to improve the environment of the convent; Notorious state of degradation; Fire |
No |
historic centre of oporto, luiz i bridge and monastery of serra do pilarHistoric Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | portugal Portugal | 1998 | Water infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 1998 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of santa cruz de mompoxHistoric Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox | colombia Colombia | 1998 |
Other Threats: Fire in the centre of Mompox in 1998 |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 1998 | 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 town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management activities, Relative humidity, Solid waste, | No |
historic walled town of cuencaHistoric Walled Town of Cuenca | spain Spain | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Cybernetic fountain; Panaromic lifts to serve the inscribed part from other quarters of the town |
No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of some buildings |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 1998 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Storms,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone |
No |
itchan kalaItchan Kala | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 1998 | Management activities, | No |
joya de ceren archaeological siteJoya de Cerén Archaeological Site | el salvador El Salvador | 1998 | Flooding, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 1998 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 1998 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 1998 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Other Threats: Attention to be paid to the conservation of stone and stuccos |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
mountain resort and its outlying temples, chengdeMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde | china China | 1998 | Air pollution,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Many buildings in a bad state of conservation |
No |
old city of berneOld City of Berne | switzerland Switzerland | 1998 |
Other Threats: Fire in January 1997 |
No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen Yemen | 1998 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 1998 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 1998 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor maintenance |
No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 1998 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan Jordan | 1998 | 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 |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 1998 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | jordan Jordan | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rapa nui national parkRapa Nui National Park | chile Chile | 1998 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
rock carvings in tanumRock Carvings in Tanum | sweden Sweden | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 1998 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | 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 Germany | 1998 | Housing, | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
sacred city of anuradhapuraSacred City of Anuradhapura | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 1998 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 1998 | Air pollution,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Localised utilities,
Major linear utilities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak | india India | 1998 | Storms,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability |
No |
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1998 | Management activities,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems |
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 | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 1998 | Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 1998 | Commercial development, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1998 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
* :
The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).
** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.