State of Conservation
128
Reports
128
Properties concerned
69
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
1998close
Date end:1998close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 1998 | Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Decline in wildlife populations |
Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 1998 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
alhambra, generalife and albayzin, granadaAlhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada | spain Spain | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 1998 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of polonnaruwaAncient City of Polonnaruwa | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 1998 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of sigiriyaAncient City of Sigiriya | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 1998 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 1998 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 1998 | Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urgent problems of conservation |
Yes |
anjarAnjar | lebanon Lebanon | 1998 | Military training, | No |
arabian oryx sanctuaryArabian Oryx Sanctuary | oman Oman | 1998 | Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua | guatemala Guatemala | 1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Storms, Water (rain/water table), Wind, | No |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
baalbekBaalbek | lebanon Lebanon | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 1998 | Management activities,
Other Threats: Degradation of the structures |
Yes |
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines | philippines Philippines | 1998 | Housing, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, Water (rain/water table), | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
1998 | Forestry /wood production, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
burgos cathedralBurgos Cathedral | spain Spain | 1998 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration works |
No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 1998 | Financial resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for monitoring of the situation at the site |
Yes |
byblosByblos | lebanon Lebanon | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
canadian rocky mountain parksCanadian Rocky Mountain Parks | canada Canada | 1998 | Forestry /wood production, Mining, Oil and gas, | No |
canaima national parkCanaima National Park | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 1998 | Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cathedral of notre-dame, former abbey of saint-remi and palace of tau, reimsCathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims | france France | 1998 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
central zone of the town of angra do heroismo in the azoresCentral Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores | portugal Portugal | 1998 | Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 1998 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 1998 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
chitwan national parkChitwan National Park | nepal Nepal | 1998 | Ground water pollution,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Increase in the natural rate of mortality of the rhinoceros |
No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 1998 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 1998 | Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Volcanic eruption, | No |
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) | mali Mali | 1998 |
Other Threats: Need to improve the conservation of both natural and cultural heritage |
No |
collegiate church, castle and old town of quedlinburgCollegiate Church, Castle and Old Town of Quedlinburg | germany Germany | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 1998 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Other Threats: Collapse of buildings due to lack of maintenance |
No |
complex of hue monumentsComplex of Hué Monuments | viet nam Viet Nam | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 1998 | Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Illegal activities, | No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 1998 | Mining, Surface water pollution, | No |
durmitor national parkDurmitor National Park | montenegro Montenegro | 1998 | Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Earthen containment structures |
No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 1998 | Crop production, Housing, Industrial areas, Storms, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana | 1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 1998 | Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien marine species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1998 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, | Yes |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia Australia | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Mining, | No |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
heard and mcdonald islandsHeard and McDonald Islands | australia Australia | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 1998 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to monitor movements which could affect the structure of the building |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 1998 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia Estonia | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 1998 | Management activities, | No |
historic centre of florenceHistoric Centre of Florence | italy Italy | 1998 | Major linear utilities, | No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to improve the environment of the convent; Notorious state of degradation; Fire |
No |
historic centre of oporto, luiz i bridge and monastery of serra do pilarHistoric Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | portugal Portugal | 1998 | Water infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 1998 | Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of santa cruz de mompoxHistoric Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox | colombia Colombia | 1998 |
Other Threats: Fire in the centre of Mompox in 1998 |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 1998 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 1998 | Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management activities, Relative humidity, Solid waste, | No |
historic walled town of cuencaHistoric Walled Town of Cuenca | spain Spain | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Cybernetic fountain; Panaromic lifts to serve the inscribed part from other quarters of the town |
No |
huanglong scenic and historic interest areaHuanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area | china China | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
huascarán national parkHuascarán National Park | peru Peru | 1998 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Mining, | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 1998 | Air pollution,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Subsistence hunting,
Water (rain/water table),
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Water infrastructure, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 1998 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of some buildings |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 1998 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Storms,
Other Threats: Precarious state of conservation of the stone |
No |
itchan kalaItchan Kala | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 1998 | Management activities, | No |
jiuzhaigou valley scenic and historic interest areaJiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area | china China | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
joya de ceren archaeological siteJoya de Cerén Archaeological Site | el salvador El Salvador | 1998 | Flooding, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1998 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, War, | Yes |
kakadu national parkKakadu National Park | australia Australia | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 1998 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for restoration/consolidation works |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 1998 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 1998 | Financial resources, Forestry /wood production, Legal framework, Surface water pollution, | No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 1998 | Civil unrest, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 1998 | Civil unrest,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Destruction of Park infrastructures |
Yes |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 1998 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 1998 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Storms,
Other Threats: Attention to be paid to the conservation of stone and stuccos |
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 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stones |
No |
morne trois pitons national parkMorne Trois Pitons National Park | dominica Dominica | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe Zambia Zimbabwe |
1998 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
mount huangshanMount Huangshan | china China | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Other Threats: Pine-wilt disease infesting the legendary Huangshan pines |
No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
1998 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
mount taishanMount Taishan | china China | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
mountain resort and its outlying temples, chengdeMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde | china China | 1998 | Air pollution,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Many buildings in a bad state of conservation |
No |
nanda devi and valley of flowers national parksNanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks | india India | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conflicts between the management and local people |
No |
natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region | albania,north macedonia Albania North Macedonia |
1998 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Economic and demographic developments |
No |
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1998 | Illegal activities, Mining, War, | Yes |
old city of berneOld City of Berne | switzerland Switzerland | 1998 |
Other Threats: Fire in January 1997 |
No |
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik | croatia Croatia | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen Yemen | 1998 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 1998 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam | yemen Yemen | 1998 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor maintenance |
No |
palaces and parks of potsdam and berlinPalaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin | germany Germany | 1998 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan Jordan | 1998 | Commercial development,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Conservation of antiquities |
No |
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park | croatia Croatia | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 1998 | Commercial development, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | jordan Jordan | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rapa nui national parkRapa Nui National Park | chile Chile | 1998 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Storms, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
rock carvings in tanumRock Carvings in Tanum | sweden Sweden | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 1998 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | 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 | 1998 | Housing, | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
sacred city of anuradhapuraSacred City of Anuradhapura | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 1998 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park | nepal Nepal | 1998 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing energy demands of the tourist industry |
No |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador Ecuador | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
shark bay, western australiaShark Bay, Western Australia | australia Australia | 1998 | Mining, Oil and gas, | No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 1998 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity |
Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 1998 | Air pollution,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Localised utilities,
Major linear utilities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Temperature,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
škocjan cavesŠkocjan Caves | slovenia Slovenia | 1998 | Human resources, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
srebarna nature reserveSrebarna Nature Reserve | bulgaria Bulgaria | 1998 | Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Surface water pollution,
Water (extraction) ,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity |
Yes |
st kildaSt Kilda | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1998 | Oil and gas, | 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 | Ground transport infrastructure, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sun temple, konarakSun Temple, Konârak | india India | 1998 | Storms,
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration and the structural instability |
No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia Australia | 1998 | Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1998 | Management activities,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems |
No |
temple and cemetery of confucius and the kong family mansion in qufuTemple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu | china China | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
thungyai-huai kha khaeng wildlife sanctuariesThungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries | thailand Thailand | 1998 | Fire (widlfires), Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tikal national parkTikal National Park | guatemala Guatemala | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
tongariro national parkTongariro National Park | new zealand New Zealand | 1998 | Management activities, Society's valuing of heritage, Volcanic eruption, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 1998 | Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 1998 | Commercial development, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests | russian federation Russian Federation | 1998 | Mining, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1998 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 1998 | Mining, | No |
wet tropics of queenslandWet Tropics of Queensland | australia Australia | 1998 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
whale sanctuary of el vizcainoWhale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino | mexico Mexico | 1998 | Localised utilities,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Decline in sea animals populations |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland Poland | 1998 | Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wulingyuan scenic and historic interest areaWulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area | china China | 1998 | Flooding, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | united states of america United States of America | 1998 | Forestry /wood production,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Oil and gas,
Renewable energy facilities,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Infection threat to bison population |
Yes |
* :
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.