State of Conservation
120
Reports
39
Properties concerned
14
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2018close
Region:
Arab Statesclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Encroachments within the property and inappropriate recent constructions; Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Encroachments within the property and inappropriate recent constructions; Lack of engagement with local communities and other stakeholders |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of aleppoAncient City of Aleppo | syrian arab republic |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient city of damascusAncient City of Damascus | syrian arab republic |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: fire |
Yes |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems Major infrastructure and development projects Uncontrolled urban development |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems Major infrastructure and development projects Uncontrolled urban development |
No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural decay and structural problems |
No |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ancient villages of northern syriaAncient Villages of Northern Syria | syrian arab republic |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of carthageArchaeological Site of Carthage | tunisia |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
archaeological site of sabrathaArchaeological Site of Sabratha | libya |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Excessive vegetation growth; Impact of humidity and seawater salt on stone masonry |
Yes |
archaeological sites of the island of meroeArchaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe | sudan |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
ashur (qal'at sherqat)Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) | iraq |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile mud brick structures |
Yes |
babylonBabylon | iraq |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
babylonBabylon | iraq |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
bahla fortBahla Fort | oman |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the earthen structures of the Fort |
No |
baptism site “bethany beyond the jordan” (al-maghtas)Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) | jordan |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Buildings and Development (lack of design and construction guidelines) Preservation of important vistas and sightlines of the property |
No |
baptism site “bethany beyond the jordan” (al-maghtas)Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) | jordan |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Buildings and Development (lack of design and construction guidelines) Preservation of important vistas and sightlines of the property |
No |
baptism site “bethany beyond the jordan” (al-maghtas)Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) | jordan |
2019 | 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 |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
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 |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the architectural complex of the Church of the Nativity |
Yes |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
byblosByblos | lebanon |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
crac des chevaliers and qal’at salah el-dinCrac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din | syrian arab republic |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
erbil citadelErbil Citadel | iraq |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Slopes of the archaeological mound non stabilized |
No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
gebel barkal and the sites of the napatan regionGebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region | sudan |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
hebron/al-khalil old townHebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | state of palestine |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Absence of Statement of Outstanding Universal Value at the time of inscription; Restricted access |
Yes |
hebron/al-khalil old townHebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | state of palestine |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Absence of Statement of Outstanding Universal Value at the time of inscription |
Yes |
hebron/al-khalil old townHebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | state of palestine |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Absence of Statement of Outstanding Universal Value at the time of inscription |
Yes |
hebron/al-khalil old townHebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | state of palestine |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
hebron/al-khalil old townHebron/Al-Khalil Old Town | state of palestine |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic jeddah, the gate to makkahHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah | saudi arabia |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: High rate of decay of the historic houses |
No |
historic jeddah, the gate to makkahHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah | saudi arabia |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: High rate of decay of the historic houses |
No |
historic jeddah, the gate to makkahHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah | saudi arabia |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: High rate of decay of the historic houses |
No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of the city’s heritage (many houses and the ancient souq are in an alarming state of deterioration) |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
kasbah of algiersKasbah of Algiers | algeria |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: a) Progressive deterioration of the built area b) Continuous collapse of buildingsc) Major deterioration of the maritime part of the fortifications of the Medina |
No |
medina of sousseMedina of Sousse | tunisia |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urban encroachment |
No |
memphis and its necropolis – the pyramid fields from giza to dahshurMemphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur | egypt |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Urban encroachment |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments; Urban environment and visual integrity; Impact of archaeological excavations |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments; Urban environment and visual integrity; Impact of archaeological excavations |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments; Urban environment and visual integrity; Impact of archaeological excavations |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural risk factors; Deterioration of monuments |
Yes |
old town of ghadamesOld Town of Ghadamès | libya |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
ouadi qadisha (the holy valley) and the forest of the cedars of god (horsh arz el-rab)Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) | lebanon |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the mural paintings and buildings |
No |
ouadi qadisha (the holy valley) and the forest of the cedars of god (horsh arz el-rab)Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) | lebanon |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Degradation of the mural paintings and buildings |
No |
ouadi qadisha (the holy valley) and the forest of the cedars of god (horsh arz el-rab)Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab) | lebanon |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
petraPetra | jordan |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rachid karami international fair-tripoliRachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli | lebanon |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: - state of critical conservation conditions and need for emergency stabilisation measures - vulnerability to potential inappropriate developments |
Yes |
rock art in the hail region of saudi arabiaRock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia | saudi arabia |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rock art in the hail region of saudi arabiaRock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia | saudi arabia |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Visual impact of a rain water diversionary dam and of a water tower |
No |
rock-art sites of tadrart acacusRock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus | libya |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
saint catherine areaSaint Catherine Area | egypt |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Weathering and lack of maintenance affecting the fragile structures Encroachment, urban sprawl and bulldozing activities |
Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Weathering and lack of maintenance affecting the fragile structures |
Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Weathering and lack of maintenance affecting the fragile structures |
Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
samarra archaeological citySamarra Archaeological City | iraq |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan, | Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2024 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
Yes |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
tyreTyre | lebanon |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Insufficient maintenance |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan |
2021 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan |
2019 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
No |
um er-rasas (kastrom mefa'a)Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) | jordan |
2018 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Unstable structures and lack of security |
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.