State of Conservation
158
Reports
158
Properties concerned
87
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2008close
Date end:2008close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2008 | Civil unrest,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Forestry /wood production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: poverty |
Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2008 | Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment |
No |
alejandro de humboldt national parkAlejandro de Humboldt National Park | cuba Cuba | 2008 | Mining, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2008 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2008 | Financial resources,
Governance,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the outstanding universal value of the property |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2008 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
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 | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow consultation process with local communities |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2008 | Commercial development,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort; |
No |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Oil and gas, | No |
belfries of belgium and franceBelfries of Belgium and France | belgium,france Belgium France |
2008 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System | belize Belize | 2008 | Forestry /wood production, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2008 | Forestry /wood production,
Illegal activities,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Alterations of the hydrological regime; b) Border fence impeding mammal movements |
No |
bordeaux, port of the moonBordeaux, Port of the Moon | france France | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
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 | 2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2008 | Crop production,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices; |
Yes |
city of bathCity of Bath | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2008 | Housing, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2008 | Earthquake, Housing, Management activities, | No |
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou | china China | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany Germany | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2008 | Civil unrest, Fire (widlfires), Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2008 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2008 | Civil unrest,
Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent collapse of the Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings |
Yes |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2008 | Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Solid waste, Surface water pollution, | No |
danube deltaDanube Delta | romania Romania | 2008 | Localised utilities,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Deepwater navigation waterway through the Bystre mouth of the Danube River |
No |
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex | thailand Thailand | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Forest fragmentationNeed for ecological corridors. |
No |
dresden elbe valleyDresden Elbe Valley | germany Germany | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, | Yes |
durmitor national parkDurmitor National Park | montenegro Montenegro | 2008 | Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2008 | Ground water pollution,
Housing,
Storms,
Surface water pollution,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife |
No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2008 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the property by environmental factors, lack of maintenance, as well as polluted water |
No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 2008 | Governance,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Educational reform not implemented. |
Yes |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2008 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management activities, War, | Yes |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2008 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
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 | 2008 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major linear utilities, Oil and gas, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
heart of neolithic orkneyHeart of Neolithic Orkney | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2008 | Renewable energy facilities, | No |
henderson islandHenderson Island | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2008 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas); |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia Estonia | 2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the transportation of hazardous materials to the Old Town |
No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china China | 2008 | Housing, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia Czechia | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of rigaHistoric Centre of Riga | latvia Latvia | 2008 | Housing, Legal framework, | No |
historic centre of saint petersburg and related groups of monumentsHistoric Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2008 | Financial resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of monuments in general and the fortifications in particular |
No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
historic monuments of ancient naraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara | japan Japan | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, | No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2008 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2008 | Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souk are in an alarming deterioration state) ; Lack of conservation measures and supportive developments. |
Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Flooding,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings |
No |
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Commercial development, Housing, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2008 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the 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 |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia Tunisia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), Water infrastructure, | No |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2008 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park | argentina Argentina | 2008 | Financial resources, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2008 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Delay in implementing rehabilitation of the San Sebastian Fortressb) Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2008 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
isole eolie (aeolian islands)Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) | italy Italy | 2008 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Quarrying, | No |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2008 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, War, | Yes |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kaziranga national parkKaziranga National Park | india India | 2008 | Financial resources,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Human resources,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Insufficient infrastructure |
No |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india India | 2008 | Invasive / alien freshwater species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural integrity of the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Housing,
Other Threats: Erection of a monument in honour of Marshal G. Zhukov |
No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2008 | Housing, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2008 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2008 | Commercial development, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2008 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 2008 | Civil unrest, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2008 | Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the new structure of the Maya Devi Temple (constructed in 2002) on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity. |
No |
m'zab valleyM'Zab Valley | algeria Algeria | 2008 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Flooding,
Ground water pollution,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the environment |
No |
macquarie islandMacquarie Island | australia Australia | 2008 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | andorra Andorra | 2008 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
manas wildlife sanctuaryManas Wildlife Sanctuary | india India | 2008 | Civil unrest,
Crop production,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Forced evacuation of Park stafDestruction of Park infrastructure |
Yes |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 2008 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | Yes |
manu national parkManú National Park | peru Peru | 2008 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Oil and gas, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2008 | Air transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo | serbia Serbia | 2008 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco Morocco | 2008 | Commercial development,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built area b) Continuous collapse of buildingsc) Major deterioration of the maritime part of the fortifications of the Medina |
No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2008 | Housing, Illegal activities, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2008 | Commercial development, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2008 | Civil unrest,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe Zambia Zimbabwe |
2008 | Air pollution, Drought, Housing, Input of excess energy, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , | No |
mount athosMount Athos | greece Greece | 2008 | Earthquake,
Forestry /wood production,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest | kenya Kenya | 2008 | Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Community-wildlife conflict; |
No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2008 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2008 | Earthquake, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal Senegal | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, Translocated species, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
okapi wildlife reserveOkapi Wildlife Reserve | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, | Yes |
old and new towns of edinburghOld and New Towns of Edinburgh | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2008 | Solid waste,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
old bridge area of the old city of mostarOld Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar | bosnia and herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2008 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Cracks at the Mostar bridge |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Governance,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Natural risk factors b) Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2008 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Tsunami/tidal wave, | No |
old town of lijiangOld Town of Lijiang | china China | 2008 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2008 | Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
palace and gardens of schonbrunnPalace and Gardens of Schönbrunn | austria Austria | 2008 | Housing, | No |
palace of westminster and westminster abbey including saint margaret’s churchPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
parthian fortresses of nisaParthian Fortresses of Nisa | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2008 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, | No |
pitons management areaPitons Management Area | saint lucia Saint Lucia | 2008 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of conservation of the Church of Santo Domingo |
No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
prehistoric sites and decorated caves of the vezere valleyPrehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley | france France | 2008 | Micro-organisms, | No |
purnululu national parkPurnululu National Park | australia Australia | 2008 | Financial resources, Mining, | No |
pyrenees - mont perduPyrénées - Mont Perdu | france,spain Spain France |
2008 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
red fort complexRed Fort Complex | india India | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2008 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, | Yes |
richtersveld cultural and botanical landscapeRichtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape | south africa South Africa | 2008 | Mining, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2008 | Crop production, Housing, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2008 | Housing,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches |
No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2008 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components; |
No |
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 | 2008 | Governance,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
Yes |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2008 | Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, Water (rain/water table), | No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2008 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, War, | Yes |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management activities, | No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2008 | War, | Yes |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador Ecuador | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, | No |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia Indonesia | 2008 | Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sceilg mhichilSceilg Mhichíl | ireland Ireland | 2008 | Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2008 | Financial resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, | No |
shiretokoShiretoko | japan Japan | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species |
Yes |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2008 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures |
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 | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama Costa Rica Panama |
2008 | Housing, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Water infrastructure, | No |
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness | australia Australia | 2008 | Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, | No |
the sundarbansThe Sundarbans | bangladesh Bangladesh | 2008 | Storms, | No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china China | 2008 | Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Water infrastructure, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2008 | Flooding, Housing, Management activities, Solid waste, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: poor conservation conditions for the archaeological remains |
No |
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) | 2008 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tokaj wine region historic cultural landscapeTokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape | hungary Hungary | 2008 | Non-renewable energy facilities, | No |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2008 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2008 | Housing,
Illegal activities,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2008 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany Germany | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Input of excess energy, | No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2008 | Civil unrest, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, War, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
vredefort domeVredefort Dome | south africa South Africa | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
wadi al-hitan (whale valley)Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
works of antoni gaudiWorks of Antoni Gaudí | spain Spain | 2008 | Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2008 | Air pollution, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution, | 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.