State of Conservation
61
Reports
61
Properties concerned
40
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2024close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders |
Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 and Mausoleum Urban encroachment and inappropriate new developments |
No |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy Italy | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan Pakistan | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: deterioration of structures |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha | libya Libya | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Excessive vegetation growth; Impact of humidity and seawater salt on stone masonry |
Yes |
archaeological sites of the island of meroeArchaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe | sudan Sudan | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
arslantepe moundArslantepe Mound | turkiye Türkiye | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Design of the proposed new roof shelter |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
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 | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage; Inappropriate use of public areas and street amenities |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2024 | 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 | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient delimitation of boundaries |
No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure |
Yes |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
derwent valley millsDerwent Valley Mills | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation of the large Belper Mills complex |
No |
diyarbakır fortress and hevsel gardens cultural landscapeDiyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape | turkiye Türkiye | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Rehabilitation and reconstruction works and development, urban design and landscape projects |
No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of established boundaries and buffer zones |
Yes |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan Sudan | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
hebron/al-khalil old townHebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Absence of Statement of Outstanding Universal Value at the time of inscription; Restricted access |
Yes |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Decay and loss of Ottoman/vernacular architecture; Impact of change of status of the Hagia Sophia and the Chora Museum |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Demolition and re-building of traditional housing areas |
Yes |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania Albania | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate fire fighting arrangements in the historic urban zone |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming state of deterioration) |
Yes |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
kakatiya rudreshwara (ramappa) temple, telanganaKakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana | india India | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2024 | 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 | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
le havre, the city rebuilt by auguste perretLe Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret | france France | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2024 | 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 | 2024 | 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) Micronesia (Federated States of) | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
notre-dame cathedral in tournaiNotre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai | belgium Belgium | 2024 | 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) | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments; Urban environment and visual integrity; Impact of archaeological excavations |
Yes |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès | libya Libya | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
rachid karami international fair-tripoliRachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli | lebanon Lebanon | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: - state of critical conservation conditions and need for emergency stabilisation measures - vulnerability to potential inappropriate developments |
Yes |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya Libya | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
roșia montană mining landscapeRoșia Montană Mining Landscape | romania Romania | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
royal tombs of the joseon dynastyRoyal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty | republic of korea Republic of Korea | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Weathering and lack of maintenance affecting the fragile structures Encroachment, urban sprawl and bulldozing activities |
Yes |
sanctuary of bom jesus do monte in bragaSanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga | portugal Portugal | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to remove the terrace bar |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
sitio roberto burle marxSítio Roberto Burle Marx | brazil Brazil | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
the historic centre of odesaThe Historic Centre of Odesa | ukraine Ukraine | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Condition of historic buildings requiring physical conservation works; Need for urban design guidelines |
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 | 2024 | 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.