State of Conservation
113
Reports
113
Properties concerned
77
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2016close
Date end:2016close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient maya city and protected tropical forests of calakmul, campecheAncient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche | mexico Mexico | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia Tunisia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities. |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2016 | 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 | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
carolingian westwork and civitas corveyCarolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey | germany Germany | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cerrado protected areas: chapada dos veadeiros and emas national parksCerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks | brazil Brazil | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2016 | 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 Ecuador | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) | mali Mali | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama Panama | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2016 | 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 | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex | thailand Thailand | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Forest fragmentation / Need for ecological corridors |
No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
erbil citadelErbil Citadel | iraq Iraq | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slopes of the archaeological mound non stabilized |
No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2016 | 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 | 2016 | 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 |
fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspirationFujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration | japan Japan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan Sudan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
Yes |
great himalayan national park conservation areaGreat Himalayan National Park Conservation Area | india India | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Rights issues with respect to local communities and indigenous peoples in the Tirthan and Sainj Wildlife Sanctuaries |
No |
gros morne national parkGros Morne National Park | canada Canada | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of agadezHistoric Centre of Agadez | niger Niger | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Demolition and re-building of traditional housing areas |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic inner city of paramariboHistoric Inner City of Paramaribo | suriname Suriname | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic jeddah, the gate to makkahHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah | saudi arabia Saudi Arabia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: High rate of decay of the historic houses |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2016 | 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 Georgia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2016 | 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; Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park | argentina Argentina | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | 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 | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lake malawi national parkLake Malawi National Park | malawi Malawi | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lake turkana national parksLake Turkana National Parks | kenya Kenya | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape | mauritius Mauritius | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mana pools national park, sapi and chewore safari areasMana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas | zimbabwe Zimbabwe | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
masjed-e jāme of isfahanMasjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2016 | 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 | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region | albania,north macedonia Albania North Macedonia |
2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
okavango deltaOkavango Delta | botswana Botswana | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Animal sanitation and diseases |
No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 2016 | 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) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
pergamon and its multi-layered cultural landscapePergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape | turkiye Türkiye | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to improve the monitoring system by specifying which organization is responsible for monitoring each indicator and include seismic monitoring |
No |
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park | viet nam Viet Nam | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
precolumbian chiefdom settlements with stone spheres of the diquisPrecolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís | costa rica Costa Rica | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pyu ancient citiesPyu Ancient Cities | myanmar Myanmar | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
qhapaq nan, andean road systemQhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System | argentina,bolivia (plurinational state of),chile,colombia,ecuador,peru Argentina Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Chile Colombia Ecuador Peru |
2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings |
No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
No |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda Uganda | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia Indonesia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching |
Yes |
shahr-i sokhtaShahr-i Sokhta | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
silk roads: the routes network of chang'an-tianshan corridorSilk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor | china,kazakhstan,kyrgyzstan China Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan |
2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Comparative fragility of many of many sites |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago | yemen Yemen | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia Australia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Biosecurity |
No |
the grand canalThe Grand Canal | china China | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: lack of priority visibility corridors |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tiwanaku: spiritual and political centre of the tiwanaku cultureTiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
trang an landscape complexTrang An Landscape Complex | viet nam Viet Nam | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Decline in populations of wild reindeer and snow sheep |
No |
wadi rum protected areaWadi Rum Protected Area | jordan Jordan | 2016 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2016 | 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.