State of Conservation
95
Reports
44
Properties concerned
33
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date end:2005close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china |
2004 | Fire (widlfires), | No |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala |
2001 | Earthquake, | No |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala |
1993 | Earthquake,
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 |
1999 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua | guatemala |
1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua | guatemala |
1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) |
2005 | Earthquake, | Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru |
2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru |
2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador |
1999 | Earthquake, Volcanic eruption, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador |
1998 | Earthquake, Volcanic eruption, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador |
1993 | Earthquake, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador |
1990 | Earthquake, | No |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal |
2005 | Fire (widlfires), | No |
delosDelos | greece |
1994 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
delosDelos | greece |
1992 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Adverse meteorological conditions |
No |
earliest 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of popocatepetlEarliest 16th-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl | mexico |
2000 | Earthquake, | No |
earliest 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of popocatepetlEarliest 16th-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl | mexico |
1999 | Earthquake, | No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama |
2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric by environmental factors |
No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama |
2004 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Other Threats: Partial loss of the original fabric |
No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama |
2003 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Other Threats: Weakening of the foundations by the vegetation |
No |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana |
1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
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,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
hiroshima peace memorial (genbaku dome)Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) | japan |
2001 | Earthquake, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2004 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the civil architecture |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2003 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2000 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
1999 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
1993 | Earthquake, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
2000 | Earthquake, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
1999 | Earthquake, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2005 | Earthquake, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2004 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2003 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of the town of olindaHistoric Centre of the Town of Olinda | brazil |
1993 | Avalanche/ landslide, | No |
historic centre of the town of olindaHistoric Centre of the Town of Olinda | brazil |
1987 | Avalanche/ landslide, | No |
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto | brazil |
1990 | Avalanche/ landslide, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2003 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2002 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2001 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2000 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
1997 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
1996 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2005 | Earthquake, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2004 | Earthquake, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2001 | Earthquake, | 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 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal |
2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Threatened state of the buildings; b) Construction of the replica of the Goree Memoria |
No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal |
2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Important historic buildings in a state of serious dilapidation; b) Replica of the Gorée-Almadies Memorial |
No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal |
1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of some buildings |
No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal |
1990 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of some buildings |
No |
itsukushima shinto shrineItsukushima Shinto Shrine | japan |
2001 | Earthquake, | No |
joya de ceren archaeological siteJoya de Cerén Archaeological Site | el salvador |
2001 | Earthquake, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance of housing; b) Collapse of houses (three dead and others injured in May 2002) |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1993 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1992 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1991 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
1990 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the site |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2004 | Avalanche/ landslide,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation |
No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
1996 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco |
2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern |
No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta |
1995 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
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,
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of some temples; Fragility of the structures (cracks, etc.) |
No |
monastery of batalhaMonastery of Batalha | portugal |
1990 | Earthquake,
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,
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 |
2003 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france |
2000 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france |
1999 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france |
1997 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france |
1991 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france |
1990 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti |
1991 | Earthquake, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro |
2005 | Earthquake, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro |
2002 | Earthquake, | Yes |
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 |
1997 | Earthquake, | Yes |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia |
1996 | Earthquake, | Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2004 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: a) Lack of maintenance; b) Natural factors |
Yes |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka |
2005 | Tsunami/tidal wave,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance of historic buildings and lack of control on building activities within the World Heritage historic centre |
No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines |
2003 | Avalanche/ landslide, | Yes |
rila monasteryRila Monastery | bulgaria |
1992 | Earthquake,
Other Threats: Structural issues, cracks |
No |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: - Collapsing monuments- No participation of communit |
Yes |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2004 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: Collapsing monuments due to lack of maintenance |
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,
Other Threats: General poor state of conservation |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2005 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Other Threats: vegetation with roots seriously affecting archaeological remains |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1992 | Earthquake, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1990 | Earthquake, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
1989 | Earthquake, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1999 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
1997 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, | 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 |
2003 | Earthquake, | 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.