State of Conservation
86
Reports
86
Properties concerned
60
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2019close
Date end:2019close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat | mauritius Mauritius | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems |
No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy Italy | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia Tunisia | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City | eritrea Eritrea | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
baptism site “bethany beyond the jordan” (al-maghtas)Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) | jordan Jordan | 2019 | 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 State of Palestine | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2019 | 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 Hungary | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
byblosByblos | lebanon Lebanon | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2019 | 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 Chile | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2019 | 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 |
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2019 | 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 Syrian Arab Republic | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation Russian Federation | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: 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 Indonesia | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
diyarbakır fortress and hevsel gardens cultural landscapeDiyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape | turkiye Türkiye | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ephesusEphesus | turkiye Türkiye | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2019 | 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 Panama | 2019 | 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 |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspirationFujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration | japan Japan | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan Sudan | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
great burkhan khaldun mountain and its surrounding sacred landscapeGreat Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape | mongolia Mongolia | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
hebron/al-khalil old townHebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: degradation of traditional houses |
No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china China | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2019 | 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 Austria | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania Albania | 2019 | 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 Thailand | 2019 | 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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic quarter of the seaport city of valparaisoHistoric Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso | chile Chile | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2019 | 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 Senegal | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural integrity issues at the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo Benin Togo |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2019 | 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 Ukraine | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2019 | 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mausoleum of khoja ahmed yasawiMausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi | kazakhstan Kazakhstan | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2019 | 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 Afghanistan | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mountain railways of indiaMountain Railways of India | india India | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
nan madol: ceremonial centre of eastern micronesiaNan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia | micronesia (federated states of) Micronesia (Federated States of) | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2019 | 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 Lebanon | 2019 | 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings |
No |
rock art in the hail region of saudi arabiaRock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia | saudi arabia Saudi Arabia | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Visual impact of a rain water diversionary dam and of a water tower |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site |
No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conservation of urban fabric |
No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
sassanid archaeological landscape of fars regionSassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Several serial components at risk of collapse or in a condition of serious deterioration |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
temple zone of sambor prei kuk, archaeological site of ancient ishanapuraTemple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura | cambodia Cambodia | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Risk of collapse of some temples |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany Germany | 2019 | 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy Italy | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Climate change and severe weather events / Climate Change impacts on the lagoon ecology and built fabric |
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.