State of Conservation
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
acropolis, athensAcropolis, Athens | greece Greece | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2005 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Lack of documentation and equipment |
No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2006 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2006 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance, insufficient guardianship and control system inside and outside the archaeological area |
No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco Morocco | 2005 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Need to preserve the landscape |
No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2002 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2001 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2000 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
australian fossil mammal sites (riversleigh / naracoorte)Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) | australia Australia | 2001 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2005 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled vendors within and around the property |
No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: a) Lack of adequate protection and conservation of the site; b) Serious deterioration of materials resulting in an important loss of cultural significance |
Yes |
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou | china China | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2006 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Deterioration of structures caused by natural and human hazards |
No |
giant's causeway and causeway coastGiant's Causeway and Causeway Coast | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2005 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
giant's causeway and causeway coastGiant's Causeway and Causeway Coast | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
giant's causeway and causeway coastGiant's Causeway and Causeway Coast | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2002 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
giant's causeway and causeway coastGiant's Causeway and Causeway Coast | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2001 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2006 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected areas (mainly the Ottoman period timber houses in the district of Zeyrek and Süleymaniye) |
No |
jesuit missions of la santisima trinidad de paraná and jesus de tavarangueJesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue | paraguay Paraguay | 2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
jesuit missions of the guaranis: san ignacio mini, santa ana, nuestra senora de loreto and santa maria mayor (argentina), ruins of sao miguel das missoes (brazil)Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) | argentina,brazil Argentina Brazil |
2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
lower valley of the awashLower Valley of the Awash | ethiopia Ethiopia | 1996 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2005 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 2005 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
mount taishanMount Taishan | china China | 1998 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 1998 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
paphosPaphos | cyprus Cyprus | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china China | 2001 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Industrial pollution |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china China | 2000 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china China | 1999 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china China | 1996 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Lack of maintenance ; Halt of site excavations |
No |
peking man site at zhoukoudianPeking Man Site at Zhoukoudian | china China | 1994 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Unstable archaeological strata and cave roof |
No |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | jordan Jordan | 1998 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: a) Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities; b) Fire |
No |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Natural values and cultural landscape qualities are not yet reflected in the islands management structure and conservation priorities |
No |
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica | italy Italy | 2005 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica | italy Italy | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
roman monuments, cathedral of st peter and church of our lady in trierRoman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier | germany Germany | 2001 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia Indonesia | 2002 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
škocjan cavesŠkocjan Caves | slovenia Slovenia | 1998 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2005 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2002 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2001 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Risks of collapse |
No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2000 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1998 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
stonehenge, avebury and associated sitesStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1994 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia Australia | 2001 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
the great wallThe Great Wall | china China | 1994 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Lack of capacities in conservation techniques |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
Yes |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2006 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Other Threats: Lack of security and risk of collapse due to open trenches and unstable structures |
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 | 2004 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | 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 | 2003 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
wet tropics of queenslandWet Tropics of Queensland | australia Australia | 2001 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
wet tropics of queenslandWet Tropics of Queensland | australia Australia | 2000 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | 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.