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Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
abu menaAbu Mena egypt Egypt 2016 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), Yes
air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves niger Niger 2016 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 2016 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3
 No
ancient building complex in the wudang mountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains china China 2016 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2016 Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
ancient city of bosraAncient City of Bosra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2016 Housing, Illegal activities, War, Yes
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2016 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
ancient city of tauric chersonese and its choraAncient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora ukraine Ukraine 2016
Other Threats: Critical state of conservation of the ruins in the city of Tauric Chersonese, some of which are highly dilapidated or even close to collapse
 No
ancient maya city and protected tropical forests of calakmul, campecheAncient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche mexico Mexico 2016 Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2016 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, War, Yes
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage tunisia Tunisia 2016 Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene libya Libya 2016 Crop production, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Governance, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution, No
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) iraq Iraq 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Flooding, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, 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 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slow process of consultation with local communities.
 No
bahla fortBahla Fort oman Oman 2016 Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort
 No
banc d'arguin national parkBanc d'Arguin National Park mauritania Mauritania 2016 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Ground transport infrastructure, 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 2016 Housing, Invasive / alien marine species, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Oil and gas, Yes
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest belarus,poland Belarus
Poland		 2016 Financial resources, Forestry /wood production, Human resources, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, No
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 2016 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity
 Yes
bolgar historical and archaeological complexBolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex russian federation Russian Federation 2016 No
carolingian westwork and civitas corveyCarolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey germany Germany 2016 High impact research / monitoring activities, Management systems/ management plan, Renewable energy facilities, No
cerrado protected areas: chapada dos veadeiros and emas national parksCerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks brazil Brazil 2016 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2016 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, 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 potosiCity of Potosí bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 2016 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
 Yes
city of quitoCity of Quito ecuador Ecuador 2016 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, No
cliff of bandiagara (land of the dogons)Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) mali Mali 2016 Financial resources, Illegal activities, 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 2016 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 2016 Earthquake, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Storms, Underground transport infrastructure, No
comoe national parkComoé National Park cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 2016 Civil unrest, Fire (widlfires), Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
coro and its portCoro and its Port venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2016 Flooding, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property
 Yes
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2016 Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Quarrying, War, Yes
cultural and historic ensemble of the solovetsky islandsCultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands russian federation Russian Federation 2016 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 2016 Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Risk of imminent collapse of the Giant Buddha niches; Irreversible deterioration of the mural paintings
Yes
curonian spitCuronian Spit lithuania,russian federation Lithuania
Russian Federation		 2016 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Ground transport infrastructure, Localised utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, Surface water pollution, No
diyarbakır fortress and hevsel gardens cultural landscapeDiyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape turkiye Türkiye 2016 Civil unrest, No
dja faunal reserveDja Faunal Reserve cameroon Cameroon 2016 Commercial hunting, Forestry /wood production, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Water infrastructure, No
dong phayayen-khao yai forest complexDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex thailand Thailand 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, 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 2016 Changes to oceanic waters, Commercial hunting, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Forestry /wood production, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Storms, Yes
erbil citadelErbil Citadel iraq Iraq 2016 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slopes of the archaeological mound non stabilized
 No
everglades national parkEverglades National Park united states of america United States of America 2016 Ground water pollution, Housing, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Storms, Surface water pollution, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Mercury contamination of fish and wildlife
 Yes
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore pakistan Pakistan 2016 Financial resources, Housing, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, No
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo panama Panama 2016 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, lack of maintenance and limited conservation planning
 Yes
fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspirationFujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration japan Japan 2016 Management systems/ management plan, No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 2016 Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Governance, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
garamba national parkGaramba National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2016 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region sudan Sudan 2016 Desertification, Flooding, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Wind, No
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery georgia Georgia 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
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 2016 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Oil and gas, No
golden mountains of altaiGolden Mountains of Altai russian federation Russian Federation 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Major linear utilities, No
gough and inaccessible islandsGough and Inaccessible Islands united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2016 Invasive/alien terrestrial species, No
grand canyon national parkGrand Canyon National Park united states of america United States of America 2016 Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Mining, No
great himalayan national park conservation areaGreat Himalayan National Park Conservation Area india India 2016 Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Rights issues with respect to local communities and indigenous peoples in the Tirthan and Sainj Wildlife Sanctuaries
 No
gros morne national parkGros Morne National Park canada Canada 2016 Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, No
hatraHatra iraq Iraq 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, War, Yes
hill forts of rajasthanHill Forts of Rajasthan india India 2016 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Industrial areas, Mining,
Other Threats: Vulnerabilities of certain individual structures within the forts requiring short-term conservation actions
 No
historic centre of agadezHistoric Centre of Agadez niger Niger 2016 Low impact research / monitoring activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla mexico Mexico 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz uzbekistan Uzbekistan 2016 Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Demolition and re-building of traditional housing areas
 No
historic centre of viennaHistoric Centre of Vienna austria Austria 2016 Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa china China 2016 Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic inner city of paramariboHistoric Inner City of Paramaribo suriname Suriname 2016 Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic jeddah, the gate to makkahHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah saudi arabia Saudi Arabia 2016 Housing, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: High rate of decay of the historic houses
 No
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid yemen Yemen 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa peru Peru 2016 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 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta pakistan Pakistan 2016 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Other climate change impacts, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Stability of the foundations (earth mechanics) of the Jam Nizamuddin tomb
 No
historical monuments of mtskhetaHistorical Monuments of Mtskheta georgia Georgia 2016 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works chile Chile 2016 Management systems/ management plan, Wind,
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
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park brazil Brazil 2016 Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park argentina Argentina 2016 Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique mozambique Mozambique 2016 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings
 No
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis senegal Senegal 2016 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
islands and protected areas of the gulf of californiaIslands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California mexico Mexico 2016 Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Serious concerns over the conservation status of two species, vaquita (porpoise species) and totoaba (marine fish)
 No
kahuzi-biega national parkKahuzi-Biega National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2016 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
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley nepal Nepal 2016 Air transport infrastructure, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, No
keoladeo national parkKeoladeo National Park india India 2016 Invasive / alien freshwater species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, No
kizhi pogostKizhi Pogost russian federation Russian Federation 2016 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
kyiv: saint-sophia cathedral and related monastic buildings, kyiv-pechersk lavraKyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ukraine Ukraine 2016 Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
lake baikalLake Baikal russian federation Russian Federation 2016 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) , Water infrastructure, No
lake malawi national parkLake Malawi National Park malawi Malawi 2016 Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Surface water pollution, No
lake turkana national parksLake Turkana National Parks kenya Kenya 2016 Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure, No
lamu old townLamu Old Town kenya Kenya 2016 Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
 No
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape mauritius Mauritius 2016 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
liverpool – maritime mercantile cityLiverpool – Maritime Mercantile City united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2016 Commercial development, Governance, High impact research / monitoring activities, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Yes
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo ethiopia Ethiopia 2016 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, No
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha nepal Nepal 2016 Air pollution, Housing, Industrial areas, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
mana pools national park, sapi and chewore safari areasMana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas zimbabwe Zimbabwe 2016 Illegal activities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park central african republic Central African Republic 2016 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 2016 Industrial areas, Management activities, Mining, No
masjed-e jāme of isfahanMasjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2016 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
medieval monuments in kosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo serbia Serbia 2016 Civil unrest, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unsatisfactory state of conservation and maintenance of the property
 Yes
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur egypt Egypt 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Underground transport infrastructure, No
minaret and archaeological remains of jamMinaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam afghanistan Afghanistan 2016 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inclination of the Minaret
 Yes
monumental earthworks of poverty pointMonumental Earthworks of Poverty Point united states of america United States of America 2016 No
morne trois pitons national parkMorne Trois Pitons National Park dominica Dominica 2016 Renewable energy facilities, No
mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea		 2016 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 2016 Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
natural and cultural heritage of the ohrid regionNatural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region albania,north macedonia Albania
North Macedonia		 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
natural and culturo-historical region of kotorNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor montenegro Montenegro 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
natural system of wrangel island reserveNatural System of Wrangel Island Reserve russian federation Russian Federation 2016 Marine transport infrastructure, Oil and gas, No
new lanarkNew Lanark united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2016 No
niokolo-koba national parkNiokolo-Koba National Park senegal Senegal 2016 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 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Mining, Yes
okavango deltaOkavango Delta botswana Botswana 2016 Governance, Invasive / alien freshwater species, Management systems/ management plan, Mining,
Other Threats: Animal sanitation and diseases
 No
old city of dubrovnikOld City of Dubrovnik croatia Croatia 2016 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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) 2016 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 2016 Civil unrest, Housing, Land conversion, Management activities,
Other Threats: Functional decay of the residential neighborhoods
 Yes
old town of galle and its fortificationsOld Town of Galle and its Fortifications sri lanka Sri Lanka 2016 Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, No
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné mali Mali 2016 Civil unrest, Housing, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings
 No
old walled city of shibamOld Walled City of Shibam yemen Yemen 2016 Civil unrest, Financial resources, Flooding, Human resources, Yes
palestine: land of olives and vines – cultural landscape of southern jerusalem, battirPalestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir state of palestine State of Palestine 2016 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Invasive/alien terrestrial species,
Other Threats: Potential construction of a separation fence (wall)
 Yes
pergamon and its multi-layered cultural landscapePergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape turkiye Türkiye 2016 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to improve the monitoring system by specifying which organization is responsible for monitoring each indicator and include seismic monitoring
 No
phong nha-ke bang national parkPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park viet nam Viet Nam 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
pirin national parkPirin National Park bulgaria Bulgaria 2016 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 2016 Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Renewable energy facilities, No
plitvice lakes national parkPlitvice Lakes National Park croatia Croatia 2016 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
precolumbian chiefdom settlements with stone spheres of the diquisPrecolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís costa rica Costa Rica 2016 Air transport infrastructure, Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
pyu ancient citiesPyu Ancient Cities myanmar Myanmar 2016 Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, No
qhapaq nan, andean road systemQhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System argentina,bolivia (plurinational state of),chile,colombia,ecuador,peru Argentina
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru		 2016 Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
rainforests of the atsinananaRainforests of the Atsinanana madagascar Madagascar 2016 Fire (widlfires), Governance, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Mining, Society's valuing of heritage, Subsistence hunting, Yes
rangiri dambulla cave templeRangiri Dambulla Cave Temple sri lanka Sri Lanka 2016 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses,
Other Threats: Continued deterioration of the paintings
 No
rice terraces of the philippine cordillerasRice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras philippines Philippines 2016 Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system, Financial resources, Human resources, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 2016 Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Legal framework, 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 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Human resources, Illegal activities, 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 2016 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric
 No
rwenzori mountains national parkRwenzori Mountains National Park uganda Uganda 2016 Financial resources, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Other climate change impacts, No
sagarmatha national parkSagarmatha National Park nepal Nepal 2016 Air pollution, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Mining, Other climate change impacts, No
salonga national parkSalonga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2016 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, War, Yes
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City iraq Iraq 2016 Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
sangiran early man siteSangiran Early Man Site indonesia Indonesia 2016 Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2016 Financial resources, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Oil and gas, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching
Yes
serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2016 Air transport infrastructure, Drought, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Major linear utilities, Water (extraction) , Water infrastructure, No
shahr-i sokhtaShahr-i Sokhta iran (islamic republic of) Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2016 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
silk roads: the routes network of chang'an-tianshan corridorSilk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor china,kazakhstan,kyrgyzstan China
Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan		 2016 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Comparative fragility of many of many sites
 No
simien national parkSimien National Park ethiopia Ethiopia 2016 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
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra syrian arab republic Syrian Arab Republic 2016 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Localised utilities, Major linear utilities, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Relative humidity, War,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks
 Yes
socotra archipelagoSocotra Archipelago yemen Yemen 2016 Civil unrest, 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
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania 2016 Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness
 No
sukur cultural landscapeSukur Cultural Landscape nigeria Nigeria 2016 Civil unrest, Illegal activities, No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama		 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Water infrastructure, No
tasmanian wildernessTasmanian Wilderness australia Australia 2016 Forestry /wood production, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining,
Other Threats: Biosecurity
 No
temple and cemetery of confucius and the kong family mansion in qufuTemple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu china China 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, No
the grand canalThe Grand Canal china China 2016 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: lack of priority visibility corridors
 No
timbuktuTimbuktu mali Mali 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
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) 2016 Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
tomb of askiaTomb of Askia mali Mali 2016 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, Yes
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi uganda Uganda 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
 Yes
trang an landscape complexTrang An Landscape Complex viet nam Viet Nam 2016 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
tropical rainforest heritage of sumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra indonesia Indonesia 2016 Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
venice and its lagoonVenice and its Lagoon italy Italy 2016 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Marine transport infrastructure, Water infrastructure, No
virgin komi forestsVirgin Komi Forests russian federation Russian Federation 2016 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, No
virunga national parkVirunga National Park democratic republic of the congo Democratic Republic of the Congo 2016 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 2016 Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Mining, Renewable energy facilities,
Other Threats: Decline in populations of wild reindeer and snow sheep
 No
wadi rum protected areaWadi Rum Protected Area jordan Jordan 2016 Financial resources, Governance, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, 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 2016 No
western caucasusWestern Caucasus russian federation Russian Federation 2016 Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, 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.


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