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 |
1994 | Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
1994 | Management activities, | No |
angkorAngkor | 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 |
1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Water (rain/water table), Wind, | No |
arles, roman and romanesque monumentsArles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments | france |
1994 | Air pollution, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
1994 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania |
1994 |
Other Threats: Capture operation of the monk seal |
No |
boyana churchBoyana Church | bulgaria |
1994 | Management activities, | No |
bryggenBryggen | norway |
1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of uncontrolled property development |
No |
burgos cathedralBurgos Cathedral | spain |
1994 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration works |
No |
butrintButrint | albania |
1994 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
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 |
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 |
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 |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america |
1994 | Crop production, Housing, Industrial areas, Storms, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | 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 |
1994 |
Other Threats: Deterioration of the rock and the mural paintings |
No |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Mining, | 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 |
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 centre of cordobaHistoric Centre of Cordoba | spain |
1994 | Pests, | No |
historic centre of florenceHistoric Centre of Florence | italy |
1994 | 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 pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | 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 |
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 |
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 |
1994 | Air pollution, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | 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 |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | 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 |
1994 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
1994 | Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india |
1994 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Water (extraction) ,
Other Threats: Decline in the population of Siberian cranes |
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 |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | 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 |
1994 | Illegal activities, Oil and gas, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | 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 |
1994 |
Other Threats: earthen architecture conservation problems |
No |
medieval city of rhodesMedieval City of Rhodes | greece |
1994 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for safeguarding and enhancement measures |
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 |
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 |
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 |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
1994 | Water infrastructure, | No |
mount athosMount Athos | 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 |
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 |
1994 | Crop production, | No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | 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 |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, | 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 |
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 |
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park | croatia |
1994 | Illegal activities, War, | Yes |
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 |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | 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 |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
rila monasteryRila Monastery | bulgaria |
1994 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rio abiseo national parkRío Abiseo National Park | 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 |
1994 | No | |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
1994 | Storms,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of conservation |
Yes |
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 |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | 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 |
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 |
1994 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
shark bay, western australiaShark Bay, Western Australia | australia |
1994 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
srebarna nature reserveSrebarna Nature Reserve | 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 |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
taos puebloTaos Pueblo | united states of america |
1994 | Air transport infrastructure, | No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia |
1994 | Forestry /wood production, | No |
te wahipounamu – south west new zealandTe Wahipounamu – South West 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 |
1994 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | 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 |
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 |
1994 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
willandra lakes regionWillandra Lakes Region | australia |
1994 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Problems with landowners resident in the site and aboriginal concerns |
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 |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | 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.