State of Conservation
104
Reports
104
Properties concerned
72
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2009close
Date end:2009close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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aflaj irrigation systems of omanAflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman | oman Oman | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poverty |
Yes |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Poor state of conservation |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inadequate on-site security and control systems |
No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities. |
No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman Oman | 2009 | 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) | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland Belarus Poland |
2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Alterations of the hydrological regime; b) Border fence impeding mammal movements |
No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
butrintButrint | albania Albania | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the joint missions |
No |
champaner-pavagadh archaeological parkChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | india India | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria Austria | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
city of vallettaCity of Valletta | malta Malta | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2009 | 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 of sintraCultural Landscape of Sintra | portugal Portugal | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Lack of conservation of parks and palaces; |
No |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal Senegal | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Salinisation of soils |
No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan Pakistan | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: h) Educational reform not implemented |
Yes |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2009 | 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 areaslack of impact studies before large-scale developments are implemented |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Impact of the transportation of hazardous materials to the Old Town |
No |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of naplesHistoric Centre of Naples | italy Italy | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: lack of continuous maintenance of the urban fabric |
No |
historic centre of pragueHistoric Centre of Prague | czechia Czechia | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania Albania | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Fire; b) Lack of specific monitoring indicator; c) Lack of adequate firefighting arrangements in the historic urban zone; d) Lack of a programme of archaeological excavation |
No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming deterioration state) |
Yes |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Significant decay of the property caused by local climatic conditions and alluvial erosionb) Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tombd) Lack of monitoring |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: f) Loss of authenticity |
No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the industrial 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 |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings; |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants; |
No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Lack of maintenance of dwelling places; |
No |
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park | india India | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Structural integrity of the Church of the Transfiguration |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco Morocco | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Partial abandonment of the property; |
No |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal Nepal | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: b) Impact on the archaeological remains, as well as on the visual integrity of the property by the Maya Devi Temple constructed in 2002 |
No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: e) Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
melaka and george town, historic cities of the straits of malaccaMelaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca | malaysia Malaysia | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor | montenegro Montenegro | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | 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) | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of salamancaOld City of Salamanca | spain Spain | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old town of lijiangOld Town of Lijiang | china China | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Progressive loss of integrity and authenticity |
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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
parthian fortresses of nisaParthian Fortresses of Nisa | turkmenistan Turkmenistan | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pyrenees - mont perduPyrénées - Mont Perdu | france,spain Spain France |
2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras | philippines Philippines | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
robben islandRobben Island | south africa South Africa | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: d) Difficulties with operational aspects of maintenance and conservation implementation including lack of preventive maintenance funding and programminge) Lack of appropriate conservation of the built heritage |
No |
rock drawings in valcamonicaRock Drawings in Valcamonica | italy Italy | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park | uganda Uganda | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
san agustin archaeological parkSan Agustín Archaeological Park | colombia Colombia | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of the fabric of monolithic sculpture |
No |
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site | indonesia Indonesia | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
temple of preah vihearTemple of Preah Vihear | cambodia Cambodia | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate maintenance of the buildings. |
No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tokaj wine region historic cultural landscapeTokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape | hungary Hungary | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan Jordan | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
vredefort domeVredefort Dome | south africa South Africa | 2009 | 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 | 2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2009 | 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.