State of Conservation
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
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ajanta cavesAjanta Caves | india |
1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
angkorAngkor | cambodia |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
archaeological site of cyreneArchaeological Site of Cyrene | libya |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled growth of plants and trees |
No |
australian fossil mammal sites (riversleigh / naracoorte)Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) | australia |
2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
borobudur temple compoundsBorobudur Temple Compounds | indonesia |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled vendors within and around the property |
No |
city of graz – historic centre and schloss eggenbergCity of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg | austria |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
elephanta cavesElephanta Caves | india |
1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
ellora cavesEllora Caves | india |
1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany |
1994 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
hanseatic city of lubeckHanseatic City of Lübeck | germany |
1993 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Discovery of mural paintings - need for restoration |
No |
historic areas of istanbulHistoric Areas of Istanbul | turkiye |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Continued degradation of the civil architecture |
No |
historic centre of naplesHistoric Centre of Naples | italy |
2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fire in December 2002 |
No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
1999 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
1998 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
1995 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
1994 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico |
1993 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic city of meknesHistoric City of Meknes | morocco |
2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
1999 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
1998 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic ensemble of the potala palace, lhasaHistoric Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa | china |
1996 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
Yes |
historic town of zabidHistoric Town of Zabid | yemen |
2000 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Lack of conservation measures |
No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
kathmandu valleyKathmandu Valley | nepal |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Near total abandonment of the site |
No |
ksar of ait-ben-haddouKsar of Ait-Ben-Haddou | morocco |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: State of abandonment and degradation |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
mahabodhi temple complex at bodh gayaMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | india |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1997 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1996 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
medina of fezMedina of Fez | morocco |
1995 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
megalithic temples of maltaMegalithic Temples of Malta | malta |
2001 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Instability of structures |
No |
old city of jerusalem and its wallsOld City of Jerusalem and its Walls | jerusalem (site proposed by jordan)Jerusalem (Site proposed by Jordan) | 1982 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Loss of historical authenticity |
No |
old city of sana'aOld City of Sana'a | yemen |
1999 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Increasing number of dilapidated buildings |
No |
old town of ávila with its extra-muros churchesOld Town of Ávila with its Extra-Muros Churches | spain |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
rock art of altaRock Art of Alta | norway |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
samarkand – crossroad of culturesSamarkand – Crossroad of Cultures | uzbekistan |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | No |
tipasaTipasa | algeria |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: vegetation with roots seriously affecting archaeological remains |
Yes |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong; |
No |
town of luang prabangTown of Luang Prabang | lao people's democratic republic |
2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Other Threats: Concrete reinforcement of the Nam Khan river bank ; Construction of walls along the riverbank of the Mekong; |
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 |
2005 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
walled city of baku with the shirvanshah's palace and maiden towerWalled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower | azerbaijan |
2004 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | Yes |
walled city of baku with the shirvanshah's palace and maiden towerWalled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower | azerbaijan |
2003 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | 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 |
2002 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, | 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.