State of Conservation
128
Reports
59
Properties concerned
40
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date end:2005close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 1992 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves | india India | 1997 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
alhambra, generalife and albayzin, granadaAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada | spain Spain | 1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: State of dilapidation of the Puerta Elvira area |
No |
alhambra, generalife and albayzin, granadaAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada | spain Spain | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
alhambra, generalife and albayzin, granadaAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada | spain Spain | 1997 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | Yes |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala Guatemala | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala | guatemala Guatemala | 1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Numerous ruins in the city that in danger of collapse in the event of an earthquake |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan Pakistan | 1997 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan Pakistan | 1995 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan Pakistan | 1991 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological site of delphiArchaeological Site of Delphi | greece Greece | 1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Need to strengthen the protection of the site |
No |
archaeological site of delphiArchaeological Site of Delphi | greece Greece | 1992 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Need to strengthen the protection of the site |
No |
archaeological site of volubilisArchaeological Site of Volubilis | morocco Morocco | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
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 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled vendors within and around the property |
No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Lack of adequate protection and conservation of the site; b) Poor state of conservation of the property ; c) Insufficient implementation of the recommendations of the joint missions |
Yes |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deliberate neglect of historic properties |
No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Collapse of buildings due to lack of maintenance |
No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Collapse of buildings due to lack of maintenance |
No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 1997 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 1996 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 1995 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
cultural landscape of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deteriorating state of conservation |
No |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
elephanta cavesElephanta Caves | india India | 1997 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
ellora cavesEllora Caves | india India | 1997 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work |
Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric by environmental factors |
No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Weakening of the foundations by the vegetation |
No |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
frontiers of the roman empireFrontiers of the Roman Empire | germany,united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Germany United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
frontiers of the roman empireFrontiers of the Roman Empire | germany,united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Germany United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
1992 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: rural poverty |
Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | Yes |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the civil architecture |
No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia Estonia | 1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia Estonia | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of český krumlovHistoric Centre of Český Krumlov | czechia Czechia | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the monuments in general and the fortification in particular |
No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of the town of olindaHistoric Centre of the Town of Olinda | brazil Brazil | 1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of the town of olindaHistoric Centre of the Town of Olinda | brazil Brazil | 1987 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto | brazil Brazil | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto | brazil Brazil | 1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang | china China | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyangImperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang | china China | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the site |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Site in a state of quasi-total abandon and greatly degraded |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: This site has progressively become degraded |
No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india India | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
mausoleum of the first qin emperorMausoleum of the First Qin Emperor | china China | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 1997 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 1995 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 1994 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt Egypt | 1990 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france France | 1991 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
mont-saint-michel and its bayMont-Saint-Michel and its Bay | france France | 1990 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
mountain resort and its outlying temples, chengdeMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde | china China | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Many buildings in a bad state of conservation |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Natural risk factors; b) Conservation of archaeological heritage; c) Deterioration of monuments; d) Alteration of the built fabric. |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | Yes |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | Yes |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | Yes |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2001 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: a) Difficulties with operational aspects of maintenance and conservation implementation ; b) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritage; c) Lack of integration of natural values in management of site |
No |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
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 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
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 | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
saint catherine areaSaint Catherine Area | egypt Egypt | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
santiago de compostela (old town)Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) | spain Spain | 1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
seokguram grotto and bulguksa templeSeokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple | republic of korea Republic of Korea | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
summer palace, an imperial garden in beijingSummer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing | china China | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
taxilaTaxila | pakistan Pakistan | 2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control |
No |
taxilaTaxila | pakistan Pakistan | 1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control |
No |
temple of heaven: an imperial sacrificial altar in beijingTemple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing | china China | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
the great wallThe Great Wall | china China | 1994 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2004 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: State of conservation of mosaics and other exposed structures |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the archaeological vestiges |
No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2000 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 1999 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
trinidad and the valley de los ingeniosTrinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios | cuba Cuba | 1993 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2003 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Important conservation problems ; Need to give more importance to the wealth of the archaeological heritage and of the natural coastal landscape |
No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2002 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Important conservation problems |
No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy Italy | 1990 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon | italy Italy | 1989 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
walled city of baku with the shirvanshah's palace and maiden towerWalled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower | azerbaijan Azerbaijan | 2005 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | Yes |
xanthos-letoonXanthos-Letoon | turkiye Türkiye | 1994 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
xanthos-letoonXanthos-Letoon | turkiye Türkiye | 1991 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | 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.