State of Conservation
169
Reports
169
Properties concerned
88
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2013close
Date end:2013close
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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abu menaAbu Mena | egypt Egypt | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
agra fortAgra Fort | india India | 2013 | No | |
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger | 2013 | 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 activities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2013 | Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
alto douro wine regionAlto Douro Wine Region | portugal Portugal | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
ancient ksour of ouadane, chinguetti, tichitt and oualataAncient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata | mauritania Mauritania | 2013 | Desertification, Financial resources, Governance, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient and primeval beech forests of the carpathians and other regions of europeAncient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe | albania,austria,belgium,bosnia and herzegovina,bulgaria,croatia,czechia,france,germany,italy,north macedonia,poland,romania,slovakia,slovenia,spain,switzerland,ukraine Albania Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Belgium Bulgaria Switzerland Czechia Germany Spain France Croatia Italy North Macedonia Poland Romania Slovenia Slovakia Ukraine |
2013 | Forestry /wood production, Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Localised utilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Subsistence hunting, | No |
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains | china China | 2013 | Management activities, | No |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2013 | War, | No |
ancient city of bosraAncient City of Bosra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2013 | War, | No |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2013 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, | No |
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2013 | Housing, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt Egypt | 2013 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2013 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, War, | No |
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata | italy Italy | 2013 | Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Series of structural collapses at the property |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya Libya | 2013 | Crop production, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2013 | Housing,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threaten the Outstanding Universal Value of the property |
No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq Iraq | 2013 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
bam and its cultural landscapeBam and its Cultural Landscape | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2013 | Housing, | Yes |
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park | mauritania Mauritania | 2013 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System | belize Belize | 2013 | Housing, Invasive / alien marine species, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Oil and gas, | Yes |
birthplace of jesus: church of the nativity and the pilgrimage route, bethlehemBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem | state of palestine State of Palestine | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Urgent and necessary consolidation works required (roofing, ...) |
Yes |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2013 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | 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 | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation of residential housing in the area inscribed as World Heritage |
No |
camino real de tierra adentroCamino Real de Tierra Adentro | mexico Mexico | 2013 | No | |
cathedral, alcázar and archivo de indias in sevilleCathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville | spain Spain | 2013 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
cerrado protected areas: chapada dos veadeiros and emas national parksCerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks | brazil Brazil | 2013 | Fire (widlfires), Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
champaner-pavagadh archaeological parkChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | india India | 2013 | No | |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2013 | 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 |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2013 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile | 2013 | Commercial development, | No |
churches of moldaviaChurches of Moldavia | romania Romania | 2013 | No | |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2013 | No | |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Instability and risk of collapse of the Cerro Rico; Deficiencies in conservation: special attention required for the restoration and upgrading of structures with residential use and the archaeological industrial heritage |
No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2013 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) | mali Mali | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan, War, | No |
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama Panama | 2013 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2013 | Earthquake, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
comoe national parkComoé National Park | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2013 | Civil unrest, Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
cornwall and west devon mining landscapeCornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2013 | Commercial development, Mining, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2013 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Serious deterioration of materials and structure; b) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property; c) Absence of detailed and technical information on the state of conservation of the property since 2007; |
Yes |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2013 | War, | No |
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of monitoring |
No |
cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the bamiyan valleyCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2013 | Civil unrest,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent collapse of the Giant Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings; Anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordinances (i.e. munitions) |
Yes |
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve | cameroon Cameroon | 2013 | Commercial hunting, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Water infrastructure, | No |
donana national parkDoñana National Park | spain Spain | 2013 | Crop production,
Major linear utilities,
Non-renewable energy facilities,
Oil and gas,
Pollution of marine waters,
Water (extraction) ,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: State of the Guadalquivir River and dredging project |
No |
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex | thailand Thailand | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Forest fragmentation / Need for ecological corridors |
No |
east rennellEast Rennell | solomon islands Solomon Islands | 2013 | Changes to oceanic waters, Commercial hunting, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Forestry /wood production, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
ecosystem and relict cultural landscape of lope-okandaEcosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda | gabon Gabon | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure, Human resources, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ensemble of the ferapontov monasteryEnsemble of the Ferapontov Monastery | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | No | |
everglades national parkEverglades National Park | united states of america United States of America | 2013 | Ground water pollution,
Housing,
Invasive / alien freshwater species,
Storms,
Surface water pollution,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife |
Yes |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india India | 2013 | No | |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2013 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile state of the property and accelerated degradation by environmental factors and the lack of maintenance |
Yes |
fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa | south africa South Africa | 2013 | Ground water pollution,
Mining,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage |
No |
garamba national parkGaramba National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2013 | Civil unrest, Human resources, Illegal activities, Management activities, War, | Yes |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan Sudan | 2013 | Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Wind, | No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia Georgia | 2013 | Management activities,
Other Threats: General need for interior and exterior conservation work on the monuments |
Yes |
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 | 2013 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major linear utilities, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, | No |
great barrier reefGreat Barrier Reef | australia Australia | 2013 | Changes to oceanic waters, Ground water pollution, Marine transport infrastructure, Non-renewable energy facilities, Other climate change impacts, Storms, Surface water pollution, Temperature change, | No |
gros morne national parkGros Morne National Park | canada Canada | 2013 | Oil and gas, | No |
group of monuments at hampiGroup of Monuments at Hampi | india India | 2013 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gulf of porto: calanche of piana, gulf of girolata, scandola reserveGulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve | france France | 2013 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Non-renewable energy facilities, Oil and gas, | No |
ha long bay - cat ba archipelagoHa Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago | viet nam Viet Nam | 2013 | Financial resources, Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Industrial areas, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye Türkiye | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Underground transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the vernacular architecture within the protected zones (particularly Ottoman-period timber houses in the Zeyrek and Süleymaniye core areas); Land Reclamation project |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt Egypt | 2013 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic centre of bukharaHistoric Centre of Bukhara | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2013 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
historic centre of český krumlovHistoric Centre of Český Krumlov | czechia Czechia | 2013 | No | |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of macaoHistoric Centre of Macao | china China | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2013 | High impact research / monitoring activities, | No |
historic centre of the city of salzburgHistoric Centre of the City of Salzburg | austria Austria | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna | austria Austria | 2013 | Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic centres of berat and gjirokastraHistoric Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra | albania Albania | 2013 | Housing,
Illegal activities,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china China | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic quarter of the seaport city of valparaisoHistoric Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso | chile Chile | 2013 | Commercial development, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2013 | Avalanche/ landslide, Flooding, Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire | 2013 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen Yemen | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical centre of the city of yaroslavlHistorical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan Pakistan | 2013 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb |
No |
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta | georgia Georgia | 2013 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Localised utilities, Management activities, | Yes |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: a) 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; b) Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years; c) 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; d) Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal Senegal | 2013 | Financial resources, | No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal | 2013 | 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 |
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2013 | Civil unrest,
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Mining,
War,
Other Threats: Villages in the ecological corridor between the highland and lowland sectors of the park |
Yes |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria Algeria | 2013 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal Nepal | 2013 | Air transport infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
kremlin and red square, moscowKremlin and Red Square, Moscow | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra | ukraine Ukraine | 2013 | Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
l'viv – the ensemble of the historic centreL'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre | ukraine Ukraine | 2013 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
lake baikalLake Baikal | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Surface water pollution, Water (extraction) , | No |
lake malawi national parkLake Malawi National Park | malawi Malawi | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, | No |
lake turkana national parksLake Turkana National Parks | kenya Kenya | 2013 | Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya | 2013 | Housing,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa | peru Peru | 2013 | No | |
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City | united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2013 | Commercial development, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
lorentz national parkLorentz National Park | indonesia Indonesia | 2013 | Civil unrest, Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 2013 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2013 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, | No |
macquarie islandMacquarie Island | australia Australia | 2013 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, | No |
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic | 2013 | Civil unrest, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining, | Yes |
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape | south africa South Africa | 2013 | Industrial areas, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
masjed-e jāme of isfahanMasjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2013 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mausoleum of khoja ahmed yasawiMausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi | kazakhstan Kazakhstan | 2013 | Housing,
Other Threats: Construction of a new mosque |
No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2013 | Air transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
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 | 2013 | Civil unrest,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property |
Yes |
meidan emam, esfahanMeidan Emam, Esfahan | iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2013 | Commercial development, Housing, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
melaka and george town, historic cities of the straits of malaccaMelaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca | malaysia Malaysia | 2013 | No | |
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam | afghanistan Afghanistan | 2013 | Civil unrest,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret |
Yes |
monte san giorgioMonte San Giorgio | italy,switzerland Switzerland Italy |
2013 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest | kenya Kenya | 2013 | Fire (widlfires),
Illegal activities,
Land conversion,
Other Threats: Community-wildlife conflit |
No |
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2013 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | Yes |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
neolithic site of catalhoyukNeolithic Site of Çatalhöyük | turkiye Türkiye | 2013 | Financial resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park | senegal Senegal | 2013 | Drought, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, 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 | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, | Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2013 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Governance,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Housing,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen Yemen | 2013 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods |
No |
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications | sri lanka Sri Lanka | 2013 | Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
old town of lijiangOld Town of Lijiang | china China | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali | 2013 | Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
War,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
palace and gardens of schonbrunnPalace and Gardens of Schönbrunn | austria Austria | 2013 | Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | 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 | 2013 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan Jordan | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pirin national parkPirin National Park | bulgaria Bulgaria | 2013 | Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pitons management areaPitons Management Area | saint lucia Saint Lucia | 2013 | Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
pitons, cirques and remparts of reunion islandPitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island | france France | 2013 | Fire (widlfires), Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
portovenere, cinque terre, and the islands (palmaria, tino and tinetto)Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto) | italy Italy | 2013 | Avalanche/ landslide, Flooding, | No |
prambanan temple compoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds | indonesia Indonesia | 2013 | No | |
prehistoric sites and decorated caves of the vezere valleyPrehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley | france France | 2013 | Micro-organisms, | No |
qal’at al-bahrain – ancient harbour and capital of dilmunQal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun | bahrain Bahrain | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, | No |
rainforests of the atsinananaRainforests of the Atsinanana | madagascar Madagascar | 2013 | Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, Subsistence hunting, | Yes |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2013 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya Libya | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Human resources, | No |
royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin | 2013 | Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire; 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 | 2013 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Governance,
Illegal activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
Yes |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2013 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan Uzbekistan | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Conservation of urban fabric |
No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq Iraq | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
san agustin archaeological parkSan Agustín Archaeological Park | colombia Colombia | 2013 | No | |
sangha trinationalSangha Trinational | cameroon,central african republic,congo Central African Republic Congo Cameroon |
2013 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, | No |
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania | 2013 | Financial resources,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Oil and gas,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Reduction of elephant population |
No |
simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Land conversion,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Other Threats: Declining populations of Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf and other large mammal species |
Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic | 2013 | War,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago | yemen Yemen | 2013 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Invasive / alien marine species, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india India | 2013 | No | |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama Costa Rica Panama |
2013 | Ground transport infrastructure, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Water infrastructure, | No |
taxilaTaxila | pakistan Pakistan | 2013 | Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Localised utilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Quarrying,
Other Threats: Lack of vegetation control |
No |
three parallel rivers of yunnan protected areasThree Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas | china China | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Signage; Apparent decline in wildlife populations |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
tipasaTipasa | algeria Algeria | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Human resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Marine transport infrastructure, | 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) | 2013 | Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tokaj wine region historic cultural landscapeTokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape | hungary Hungary | 2013 | No | |
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda | 2013 | Management activities, | Yes |
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra | indonesia Indonesia | 2013 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
tyreTyre | lebanon Lebanon | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure,
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 | 2013 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
upper middle rhine valleyUpper Middle Rhine Valley | germany Germany | 2013 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
vilnius historic centreVilnius Historic Centre | lithuania Lithuania | 2013 | Housing, | No |
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan, Mining, | No |
virunga national parkVirunga National Park | democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2013 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Oil and gas, War, | Yes |
volcanoes of kamchatkaVolcanoes of Kamchatka | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
vredefort domeVredefort Dome | south africa South Africa | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, | No |
western caucasusWestern Caucasus | russian federation Russian Federation | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, 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 | 2013 | Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, | 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.