State of Conservation
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2007 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of consolidation and engineering measures |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Lack of consolidation and engineering measures |
Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2004 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2003 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
abu menaAbu Mena | egypt |
2001 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Risk of collapse |
No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india |
2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Worrying state of conservation of Agra Fort |
No |
agra fortAgra Fort | india |
2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2007 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ancient thebes with its necropolisAncient Thebes with its Necropolis | egypt |
2006 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua | guatemala |
1999 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua | guatemala |
1998 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua | guatemala |
1994 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
1997 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
1995 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological ruins at moenjodaroArchaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro | pakistan |
1991 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the bricks due to salt crystallization and hydration |
No |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
asante traditional buildingsAsante Traditional Buildings | ghana |
1996 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
baalbekBaalbek | lebanon |
1999 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
baalbekBaalbek | lebanon |
1998 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
baalbekBaalbek | lebanon |
1996 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines | philippines |
2000 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
baroque churches of the philippinesBaroque Churches of the Philippines | philippines |
1998 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
białowieża forestBiałowieża Forest | belarus,poland |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fencing along the international border |
No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenace practices |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2006 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Risk of desintegration and destruction of structures, surfaces and decorative art |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Increase in salt contamination of the mud-brick |
Yes |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru |
2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru |
2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: destabilisation of one of the main structures |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru |
2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Growth of native vegetation (Pinkuyo), the roots of which destabilize the foundations |
No |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru |
2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile |
2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deliberate neglect of historic properties |
No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) |
2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Salinisation of soils |
No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
2004 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
1988 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
1987 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
1986 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
1985 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
1984 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
1983 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
djoudj national bird sanctuaryDjoudj National Bird Sanctuary | senegal |
1982 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india |
2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india |
2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
fatehpur sikriFatehpur Sikri | india |
2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
fort and shalamar gardens in lahoreFort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore | pakistan |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Need for consolidation and conservation measures of the hydraulic work |
Yes |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana |
1998 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana |
1996 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
gelati monasteryGelati Monastery | georgia |
2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
hatraHatra | iraq |
2001 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: particularly worrying state of conservation |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Dilapidated infrastructure; Neglect and lack of maintenance |
No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
2002 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic cairoHistoric Cairo | egypt |
1993 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of shakhrisyabzHistoric Centre of Shakhrisyabz | uzbekistan |
2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extensive cracks and leaning walls |
No |
historic centre of the town of goiásHistoric Centre of the Town of Goiás | brazil |
2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic city of meknesHistoric City of Meknes | morocco |
2000 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2002 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2001 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan |
2007 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Significant decay of the property caused by the local climatic conditions |
No |
historical monuments at makli, thattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta | pakistan |
2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: poor state of conservation |
No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta |
1995 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta |
1994 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ħal saflieni hypogeumĦal Saflieni Hypogeum | malta |
1990 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2007 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2006 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2002 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2001 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
2000 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1999 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1998 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Excessive salinity of the water |
Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1997 | Water (rain/water table), | Yes |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1996 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1989 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1987 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1986 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ichkeul national parkIchkeul National Park | tunisia |
1985 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2006 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Hazardous condition of the buildingsb) Integrity of the propert |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2003 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2002 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
lumbini, the birthplace of the lord buddhaLumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha | nepal |
2001 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely harsh natural environment; Improve the drainage for the Temple |
No |
medina of essaouira (formerly mogador)Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) | morocco |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: The general state of conservation of the property is a cause for concern |
No |
monastery of batalhaMonastery of Batalha | portugal |
1990 | Water (rain/water table),
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 |
1990 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Poor quality of the stone and weaknesses in the resistance; Cracks; Consolidation work is not undertaken |
No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti |
1991 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania |
2004 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Decline in animals population; b) Reduction of control fires |
No |
quseir amraQuseir Amra | jordan |
1994 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Cracks in the surface of the vaults |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2007 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2006 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2000 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
1998 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
1997 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
1996 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
roman monuments, cathedral of st peter and church of our lady in trierRoman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier | germany |
2001 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
ruins of the buddhist vihara at paharpurRuins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | bangladesh |
2007 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1999 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1998 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1997 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
site of palmyraSite of Palmyra | syrian arab republic |
1994 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: serious weathering of many stone blocks |
No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india |
2005 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Threats to monuments’ foundations due to geological instability of riverbank |
No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india |
2004 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
taj mahalTaj Mahal | india |
2003 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil | iran (islamic republic of) |
2000 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: structural problems |
No |
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil | iran (islamic republic of) |
1998 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems |
No |
tchogha zanbilTchogha Zanbil | iran (islamic republic of) |
1995 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: absence of a viable method for sustainable conservation of the mud-brick structures; structural problems |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1997 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1995 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1994 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
1990 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1998 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1997 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1996 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1995 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1994 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
Yes |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1989 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1988 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual degradation |
No |
wieliczka and bochnia royal salt minesWieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines | poland |
1984 | Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Gradual deterioration |
No |
xanthos-letoonXanthos-Letoon | turkiye |
1994 | Water (rain/water table), | No |
xanthos-letoonXanthos-Letoon | turkiye |
1991 | Water (rain/water table), | 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.