State of Conservation
96
Reports
96
Properties concerned
65
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2008close
Date end:2008close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: poverty |
Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment |
No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia Cambodia | 2008 | 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 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures; |
Yes |
auschwitz birkenau german nazi concentration and extermination camp (1940-1945)Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp (1940-1945) |
poland Poland | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow consultation process with local communities |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2008 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Alterations of the hydrological regime; b) Border fence impeding mammal movements |
No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices; |
Yes |
classical gardens of suzhouClassical Gardens of Suzhou | china China | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cologne cathedralCologne Cathedral | germany Germany | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2008 | 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 |
curonian spitCuronian Spit | lithuania,russian federation Lithuania Russian Federation |
2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
durmitor national parkDurmitor National Park | montenegro Montenegro | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2008 | 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 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Educational reform not implemented. |
Yes |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2008 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
henderson islandHenderson Island | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2008 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre (old town) of tallinnHistoric Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn | estonia Estonia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the transportation of hazardous materials to the Old Town |
No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia Czechia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of sighişoaraHistoric Centre of Sighişoara | romania Romania | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of monuments in general and the fortifications in particular |
No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
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, | No |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park | argentina Argentina | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india India | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural integrity of the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2008 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the environment |
No |
madriu-perafita-claror valleyMadriu-Perafita-Claror Valley | andorra Andorra | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2008 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta Malta | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mount athosMount Athos | greece Greece | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2008 | 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 |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2008 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of lijiangOld Town of Lijiang | china China | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pyrenees - mont perduPyrénées - Mont Perdu | france,spain Spain France |
2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches |
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 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia Indonesia | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
sceilg mhichilSceilg Mhichíl | ireland Ireland | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
shiretokoShiretoko | japan Japan | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china China | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
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 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tower of londonTower of London | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
vredefort domeVredefort Dome | south africa South Africa | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
wadi al-hitan (whale valley)Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) | egypt Egypt | 2008 | 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 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
yellowstone national parkYellowstone National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2008 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
* :
The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).
** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.