State of Conservation
94
Reports
94
Properties concerned
63
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2003close
Date end:2003close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2003 | Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
acropolis, athensAcropolis, Athens | greece Greece | 2003 | Housing, | No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2003 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2003 | Desertification, Governance, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2003 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala Guatemala | 2003 | Commercial development, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2003 | Commercial development, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2003 | Commercial development, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2003 | Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Legal framework, | No |
bru na boinne - archaeological ensemble of the bend of the boyneBrú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne | ireland Ireland | 2003 | Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2003 | Financial resources,
Land conversion,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for monitoring of the situation at the site |
Yes |
byblosByblos | lebanon Lebanon | 2003 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2003 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2003 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile | 2003 | Wind, | No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2003 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany Germany | 2003 | Housing, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2003 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2003 | Governance,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
No |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Several elements of the World Heritage site in a serious condition; Fire |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2003 | Oil and gas, | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2003 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2003 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2003 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Weakening of the foundations by the vegetation |
No |
garden kingdom of dessau-worlitzGarden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz | germany Germany | 2003 | Flooding, Marine transport infrastructure, Surface water pollution, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany Germany | 2003 | Commercial development, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2003 | Earthquake,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2003 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2003 | Civil unrest,
Governance,
Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of a unique and severely degraded cultural landscape |
No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2003 | Commercial development,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fire in December 2002 |
No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia Latvia | 2003 | Housing, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2003 | Earthquake,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2003 | Housing, | No |
historic centre of the town of goiásHistoric Centre of the Town of Goiás | brazil Brazil | 2003 | Flooding, | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2003 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic district of old quebecHistoric District of Old Québec | canada Canada | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2003 | 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, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan Japan | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2003 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto | brazil Brazil | 2003 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2003 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2003 | Housing, Management activities, | 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 | 2003 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 2003 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
jesuit missions of la santisima trinidad de paraná and jesus de tavarangueJesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue | paraguay Paraguay | 2003 | Financial resources, Human resources, Industrial areas, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 Argentina Brazil |
2003 | Financial resources, Human resources, Industrial areas, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
joya de ceren archaeological siteJoya de Cerén Archaeological Site | el salvador El Salvador | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2003 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2003 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the structures |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2003 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Site in a state of quasi-total abandon and greatly degraded |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2003 | Housing, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
levoča, spišský hrad and the associated cultural monumentsLevoča, Spišský Hrad and the Associated Cultural Monuments | slovakia Slovakia | 2003 | Quarrying, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2003 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2003 | Air transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco Morocco | 2003 | Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: partial covering of the Oued Boukhrareb |
No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2003 | Commercial development, 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 Egypt | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2003 | Civil unrest,
Financial resources,
Flooding,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and restoration of the monument |
Yes |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france France | 2003 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to take appropriate measures for the effective protection of the cultural landscape |
Yes |
old and new towns of edinburghOld and New Towns of Edinburgh | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2003 | Housing,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain Spain | 2003 | Housing, | No |
ouadi qadisha (the holy valley) and the forest of the cedars of god (horsh arz el-rab)Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) | lebanon Lebanon | 2003 | Housing, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 2003 |
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2003 | Housing, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2003 | Avalanche/ landslide, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2003 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities |
No |
routes of santiago de compostela: camino frances and routes of northern spainRoutes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain | spain Spain | 2003 | Water infrastructure, | No |
royal hill of ambohimangaRoyal Hill of Ambohimanga | madagascar Madagascar | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2003 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2003 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the authentic characteristics of the property |
No |
seokguram grotto and bulguksa templeSeokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple | republic of korea Republic of Korea | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
state historical and cultural park “ancient merv”State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2003 | Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing | china China | 2003 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2003 | Commercial development, Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing | china China | 2003 | Commercial development, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major linear utilities, Management activities, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2003 | Housing,
Human resources,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Society's valuing of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of capacities in conservation techniques |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2003 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
Yes |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2003 | Housing, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong; |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Important conservation problems ; Need to give more importance to the wealth of the archaeological heritage and of the natural coastal landscape |
No |
vat phou and associated ancient settlements within the champasak cultural landscapeVat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2003 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | 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 | 2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Housing, | 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.