State of Conservation
74
Reports
74
Properties concerned
52
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2017close
Date end:2017close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Adverse effects of bird and bat droppings across the property |
No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Series of structural collapses at the property |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
baptism site “bethany beyond the jordan” (al-maghtas)Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) | jordan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Instability and risk of collapse of the Cerro Rico; Deficiencies in conservation: special attention required for the restoration and upgrading of structures with residential use and the archaeological industrial heritage |
Yes |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring; Poor state of conservation of the monastic irrigation system |
No |
cultural landscape of bali province: the subak system as a manifestation of the tri hita karana philosophyCultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy | indonesia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ephesusEphesus | turkiye |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile state of the property and accelerated degradation by environmental factors, lack of maintenance and limited conservation planning |
Yes |
fray bentos industrial landscapeFray Bentos Industrial Landscape | uruguay |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas); Land Reclamation project |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: degradation of traditional houses |
No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Demolition and re-building of traditional housing areas |
Yes |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate fire fighting arrangements in the historic urban zone |
No |
historic city of ayutthayaHistoric City of Ayutthaya | thailand |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration due to time |
No |
historic monuments and sites in kaesongHistoric Monuments and Sites in Kaesong | democratic people's republic of korea |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic quarter of the seaport city of valparaisoHistoric Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso | chile |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the industrial buildings that were constructed using local materials such as timber for frames, corrugated iron sheets for roofs and some walls, in addition to stucco and lightweight construction; Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years; Corrosion of metal cladding and dismantlement of some of the structural elements. A few buildings such as the Leaching House are liable to structural collapse if no support is given |
Yes |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
nan madol: ceremonial centre of eastern micronesiaNan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia | micronesia (federated states of) |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rock art in the hail region of saudi arabiaRock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia | saudi arabia |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Visual impact of a rain water diversionary dam and of a water tower |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site |
No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
silk roads: the routes network of chang'an-tianshan corridorSilk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor | china,kazakhstan,kyrgyzstan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Comparative fragility of many sites |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
susaSusa | iran (islamic republic of) |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
the forth bridgeThe Forth Bridge | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy |
2017 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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.