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State of Conservation

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29
Properties concerned
20
States Parties with SOC reports
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Threats* : Relative humidityclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2014 Relative humidity, Yes
ajanta cavesAjanta Caves india India 1997 Relative humidity, No
ancient city of nessebarAncient City of Nessebar bulgaria Bulgaria 2010 Relative humidity, No
archaeological areas of pompei, herculaneum and torre annunziataArchaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata italy Italy 2011 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: collapse of a wall
 No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2004 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees
 No
archaeological site of leptis magnaArchaeological Site of Leptis Magna libya Libya 2024 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the stone masonry; Sand covering certain areas of the property; Graffiti and fires; Alarming state of conservation of the Hunting Baths; Tidal flooding and continuous sea encroachment on the circus area
 Yes
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha libya Libya 2024 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Excessive vegetation growth; Impact of humidity and seawater salt on stone masonry
 Yes
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha libya Libya 2023 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Excessive vegetation growth; Impact of humidity and seawater salt on stone masonry
 Yes
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha libya Libya 2021 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Excessive vegetation growth; Impact of humidity and seawater salt on stone masonry
 Yes
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha libya Libya 2019 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Impact of seawater salt on stone masonry
 Yes
baalbekBaalbek lebanon Lebanon 1999 Relative humidity, No
baalbekBaalbek lebanon Lebanon 1998 Relative humidity, No
baalbekBaalbek lebanon Lebanon 1996 Relative humidity, No
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2006 Relative humidity, Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2005 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Risk of desintegration and destruction of structures, surfaces and decorative art
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2004 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Increase in salt contamination of the mud-brick
Yes
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) peru Peru 2009 Relative humidity, No
churches of moldaviaChurches of Moldavia romania Romania 2011 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: structural problems and deterioration of the mural paintings
 No
city of vallettaCity of Valletta malta Malta 1994 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Highly crumbly basic building material
 No
city of vallettaCity of Valletta malta Malta 1991 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Highly crumbly basic building material
No
delosDelos greece Greece 1994 Relative humidity, No
elephanta cavesElephanta Caves india India 1997 Relative humidity, No
ellora cavesEllora Caves india India 1997 Relative humidity, No
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2004 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work
 Yes
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2004 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls
No
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2003 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls
No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2003 Relative humidity, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2002 Relative humidity, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2001 Relative humidity, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2000 Relative humidity, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 1999 Relative humidity, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 1998 Relative humidity, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 1996 Relative humidity, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2003 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
 Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2002 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
 Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2001 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
 Yes
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2000 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures
 No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1998 Relative humidity, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1997 Relative humidity, No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 1996 Relative humidity, No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2007 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Significant decay of the property caused by the local climatic conditions
 No
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum malta Malta 1995 Relative humidity, No
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum malta Malta 1994 Relative humidity, No
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum malta Malta 1990 Relative humidity, No
madara riderMadara Rider bulgaria Bulgaria 1991 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Lack of stability of the rock; Lack of convergence of local opinions on the real extent of the problem, the possible solutions
 No
monastery of batalhaMonastery of Batalha portugal Portugal 1990 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Poor quality of the stone and weaknesses in the resistance; Cracks; Consolidation work is not undertaken
 No
monastery of the hieronymites and tower of belem in lisbonMonastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon portugal Portugal 1990 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Poor quality of the stone and weaknesses in the resistance; Cracks; Consolidation work is not undertaken
 No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2023 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings
 No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2021 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings
 No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2019 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings
 No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2012 Relative humidity, No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2010 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: h) Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches.
 No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2009 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches.
 No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2008 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches
 No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2007 Relative humidity, No
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela ethiopia Ethiopia 2006 Relative humidity, No
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 2011 Relative humidity, No
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 2009 Relative humidity, No
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 2008 Relative humidity, No
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur bangladesh Bangladesh 2007 Relative humidity, No
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2024 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2023 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2021 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2019 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2018 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2017 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2016 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 Yes
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2015 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 Yes
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2000 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: structural problems
 No
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1998 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems
 No
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines poland Poland 1998 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Gradual degradation
 Yes
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines poland Poland 1997 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Gradual degradation
 Yes
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines poland Poland 1996 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Gradual degradation
 Yes
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines poland Poland 1995 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Gradual degradation
 Yes
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines poland Poland 1994 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Gradual degradation
 Yes
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines poland Poland 1989 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Gradual degradation
 No
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines poland Poland 1988 Relative humidity,
Other Threats: Gradual degradation
 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.


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