List of World Heritage in Danger facts for kids

Countries with World Heritage Sites in danger. The colors show how many sites each country has on the list.

•      Six or more sites
•      Five sites
•      Four sites
•      Three sites
•      Two sites
•      One site

The Church of the Nativity, believed to be where Jesus was born, was on the danger list but was removed in 2019.

The List of World Heritage in Danger is a special list made by UNESCO. UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. This list includes World Heritage Sites that are in danger. These are places that need a lot of help to be saved. The list helps people around the world know about the threats. It also encourages countries to take action.

Why Sites Get on the Danger List

Sites can be added to the danger list for different reasons. These can be threats that are happening now or dangers that might happen soon.

Dangers for Natural Sites

For natural places like national parks or forests, dangers can include:

• A big drop in the number of rare animals or plants.
• Damage to beautiful landscapes or important scientific areas.
• This damage can be caused by human activities.
• Examples are cutting down trees, pollution, building new towns, mining, farming, or big construction projects.

Dangers for Cultural Sites

For cultural places like old buildings or historical towns, dangers can include:

• Serious damage to materials, structures, or decorations.
• Losing the original look or historical meaning of the place.

Potential Dangers for All Sites

Some dangers might not be happening right now but could cause problems in the future. These include:

• New building projects.
• Armed conflicts or wars.
• Poor management of the site.
• Changes in laws that protect the sites.
• For cultural sites, slow changes from geology, climate, or the environment can also be a risk.

How Sites Get on and Off the List

Before a place is put on the danger list, experts check its condition. They also work with the country to create a plan to fix the problems. The World Heritage Committee makes the final decision. Sometimes, money from the World Heritage Fund is given to help these sites.

Reviewing the Sites

The committee checks on the sites every year. They might ask for more actions to be taken. If the dangers are gone, the site can be removed from the danger list. In some rare cases, a site might even be removed from the main World Heritage List entirely. For example, the Dresden Elbe Valley and the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City were removed from the main list after being on the danger list.

Success Stories and Challenges

Being on the danger list can sometimes lead to good things. For example, the Galápagos Islands and Yellowstone National Park were once on the danger list. But they were later removed because of successful efforts to protect them.

However, some countries have criticized the danger list. They sometimes feel that UNESCO puts sites on the list without their full agreement. Some see it as a "black list" rather than a helpful tool. They believe it can be used for political reasons. Even so, the list often helps bring attention to sites that need urgent help.

Current Sites in Danger

As of April 2024, there are 56 places on the List of World Heritage in Danger. This includes 16 natural sites and 40 cultural sites.

• Most of the sites (23) are in Arab countries.
• 14 are in Africa.
• 6 are in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• 6 are in Asia and the Pacific.
• 7 are in Europe and North America.
• Most of the natural sites in danger (11) are in Africa.

Many sites are facing threats from armed conflicts. For example, several sites in Syria, like the Ancient City of Aleppo, are in danger because of the Syrian Civil War. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, national parks are threatened by military conflict and environmental damage.

Currently listed sites

Table legend

Name: The official name of the site.

Location: Where the site is located, including the country.

Criteria: The special reasons why the site was chosen as a World Heritage Site.

Area: How big the site is (in hectares and acres).

Year (WHS): The year the site became a World Heritage Site.

Endangered: The year the site was added to the danger list.

Reason: Why the site was put on the danger list.

Refs: References (links to more information).

     * This site crosses borders between countries.

Name	Image	Location	Criteria	Area ha (acre)	Year (WHS)	Endangered	Reason	Refs
Abu Mena		EgyAbusir,  Egypt 30°50′30″N 29°39′50″E / 30.84167°N 29.66389°E / 30.84167; 29.66389 (Abu Mena)	Cultural: (iv)	182 (450)	1979	2001–	The ground is collapsing because of too much water.
Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves		Niger1Arlit Department,  Niger 18°17′N 8°0′E / 18.283°N 8.000°E / 18.283; 8.000 (Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves)	Natural: (vii), (ix), (x)	7,736,000 (19,120,000)	1991	1992–	Conflicts and unrest in the area. Also, fewer wild animals and damaged plant life.
Ancient City of Aleppo		Aleppo Governorate,  Syria 36°14′N 37°10′E / 36.233°N 37.167°E / 36.233; 37.167 (Ancient City of Aleppo)	Cultural: (iii), (iv)	350 (860)	1986	2013–	Damaged by the Syrian Civil War. Bombings still threaten the site.
Ancient City of Bosra		Daraa Governorate,  Syria 32°31′5″N 36°28′54″E / 32.51806°N 36.48167°E / 32.51806; 36.48167 (Ancient City of Bosra)	Cultural: (i), (iii), (vi)	—	1980	2013–	Affected by the Syrian Civil War.
Ancient City of Damascus		Damascus Governorate,  Syria 33°30′41″N 36°18′23″E / 33.51139°N 36.30639°E / 33.51139; 36.30639 (Ancient City of Damascus)	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi)	86 (210)	1979	2013–	Affected by the Syrian Civil War. Gunfire and shelling threaten its foundations.
Ancient Villages of Northern Syria		Syria 36°20′3″N 36°50′39″E / 36.33417°N 36.84417°E / 36.33417; 36.84417 (Ancient Villages of Northern Syria)	Cultural: (iii), (iv), (v)	12,290 (30,400)	2011	2013–	Affected by the Syrian Civil War. Reports of theft and destruction by armed groups.
Archaeological Site of Cyrene		LibJebel Akhdar,  Libya 32°49′30″N 21°51′30″E / 32.82500°N 21.85833°E / 32.82500; 21.85833 (Archaeological Site of Cyrene)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (vi)	&10000000000000000000000—	1982	2016–	Affected by the Libyan Civil War. Armed groups are present, causing damage.
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna		LibKhoms,  Libya 32°38′18″N 14°17′35″E / 32.63833°N 14.29306°E / 32.63833; 14.29306 (Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna)	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iii)	&10000000000000000000000—	1982	2016–	Affected by the Libyan Civil War. Armed groups are present, causing damage.
Archaeological Site of Sabratha		LibSabratha,  Libya 32°48′19″N 12°29′6″E / 32.80528°N 12.48500°E / 32.80528; 12.48500 (Archaeological Site of Sabratha)	Cultural: (iii)	&10000000000000000000000—	1982	2016–	Affected by the Libyan Civil War. Armed groups are present, causing damage.
Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)		IraqSalah ad Din,  Iraq 35°27′24″N 43°15′45″E / 35.45667°N 43.26250°E / 35.45667; 43.26250 (Ashur)	Cultural: (iii), (iv)	70 (170)	2003	2003–	A planned water reservoir was stopped after the Iraq War. The site lacks proper protection.
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone		PerLa Libertad,  Peru 8°6′40″S 79°4′30″W / 8.11111°S 79.07500°W / -8.11111; -79.07500 (Chan Chan Archaeological Zone)	Cultural: (i), (iii)	600 (1,500)	1986	1986–	Damaged by natural erosion.
City of Potosí		Potosí,  Bolivia 19°35′1″S 65°45′11″W / 19.58361°S 65.75306°W / -19.58361; -65.75306	Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi)	11,810 (29,200)	1987	2014–	Mining has made the mountain unstable, causing parts to collapse. Recommendations to protect the site have not been followed.
Coro and its Port		VenFalcón,  Venezuela 11°25′N 69°40′W / 11.417°N 69.667°W / 11.417; -69.667 (Coro and its Port)	Cultural: (iv), (v)	107 (260)	1993	2005–	Heavy rain damaged many buildings. New construction nearby could also harm the site.
Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din		Homs and Latakia Governorates,  Syria 34°46′54″N 36°15′47″E / 34.78167°N 36.26306°E / 34.78167; 36.26306 (Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din)	Cultural: (ii), (iv)	9 (22)	2006	2013–	Affected by the Syrian Civil War. Reports of damage and theft by armed groups.
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley		AfgBamyan,  Afghanistan 34°49′55″N 67°49′36″E / 34.83194°N 67.82667°E / 34.83194; 67.82667 (Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley)	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi)	159 (390)	2003	2003–	In poor condition due to neglect, military action, and explosions. This causes risks like collapsing structures and theft.
East Rennell		Solomon IslandRennell and Bellona Province,  Solomon Islands 11°40′59″S 160°10′59″E / 11.68306°S 160.18306°E / -11.68306; 160.18306 (East Rennell)	Natural: (ix)	37,000 (91,000)	1998	2013–	Damaged by logging, which harms the local environment.
Everglades National Park		United StatesFlorida,  United States 25°19′N 80°56′W / 25.317°N 80.933°W / 25.317; -80.933 (Everglades National Park)	Natural: (viii), (ix), (x)	592,920 (1,465,100)	1979	1993–2007, 2010–	Damaged by Hurricane Andrew and by pollution from farms and cities. This has harmed marine life.
Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo		PanColón Province,  Panama 9°33′14″N 79°39′21″W / 9.55389°N 79.65583°W / 9.55389; -79.65583 (Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo)	Cultural: (i), (iv)	&10000000000000000000000—	1980	2012–	Affected by weather, lack of care, and new city buildings.
Garamba National Park		DemOrientale,  Democratic Republic of the Congo 4°0′N 29°15′E / 4.000°N 29.250°E / 4.000; 29.250 (Garamba National Park)	Natural: (vii), (x)	500,000 (1,200,000)	1980	1984–1992, 1996–	The number of Northern White Rhinoceros has dropped. There is also illegal hunting and a lack of protection plans.
Hatra		IrqNineveh Governorate,  Iraq 35°35′17″N 42°43′6″E / 35.58806°N 42.71833°E / 35.58806; 42.71833 (Hatra)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi)	324 (800)	1985	2015–	Damaged by armed groups.
Hebron		PalHebron Governorate,  Palestine 31°31′27″N 35°6′32″E / 31.52417°N 35.10889°E / 31.52417; 35.10889 (Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town)	Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi)	20.6 (51)	2017	2017–
Historic Centre of Odesa		OdesaOdesa,  Ukraine 46°29′11.22″N 30°44′29.81″E / 46.4864500°N 30.7416139°E / 46.4864500; 30.7416139 (Historic Centre of Odesa)	Cultural: (ii), (iv)	—	2023	2023–	Threatened by the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra		KyivKyiv,  Ukraine	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)	—	1990	2023–	Threatened by the Russo-Ukrainian War.
L'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre		LvivLviv,  Ukraine	Cultural: (ii), (v)	—	1998	2023–	Threatened by the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz		UzbQashqadaryo Region,  Uzbekistan 39°3′0″N 66°50′0″E / 39.05000°N 66.83333°E / 39.05000; 66.83333 (Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz)	Cultural: (iii), (iv)	240 (590)	2000	2016–	Old buildings are being destroyed, and new city development continues.
Historic Centre of Vienna		Aut Vienna,  Austria 48°12′N 16°22′E / 48.200°N 16.367°E / 48.200; 16.367 (Vienna)	Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi)	371 (920)	2001	2017–	New tall buildings are being planned, which could harm the site.
Historic Town of Zabīd		YemAl Hudaydah,  Yemen 14°12′N 43°19′E / 14.200°N 43.317°E / 14.200; 43.317 (Historic Town of Zabīd)	Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi)	&10000000000000000000000—	1993	2000–	Old buildings are falling apart. The country asked for it to be listed.
Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California		MexicoBaja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Nayarit,  Mexico 27°38′N 112°33′W / 27.633°N 112.550°W / 27.633; -112.550 (Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California)	Natural: (vii), (ix), (x)	688,558 (1,701,460)	2005	2019–	The vaquita, a type of porpoise, is almost extinct.
Kahuzi-Biega National Park		DemSouth Kivu and Maniema,  Democratic Republic of the Congo 2°30′S 28°45′E / 2.500°S 28.750°E / -2.500; 28.750 (Kahuzi-Biega National Park)	Natural: (x)	600,000 (1,500,000)	1980	1997–	Trees are being cut down, animals are being hunted, and there is war and conflict.
Lake Turkana National Parks		Ken Kenya 3°3′8″N 36°30′13″E / 3.05222°N 36.50361°E / 3.05222; 36.50361 (Lake Turkana National Parks)	Natural: (viii), (x)	161,485 (399,040)	1997	2018–	A dam in Ethiopia is changing the lake's water flow and harming its environment.
Landmarks of Ancient Kingdom of Saba		Aut Marib,  Yemen 15°25′36.76″N 45°20′6.82″E / 15.4268778°N 45.3352278°E / 15.4268778; 45.3352278 (Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba)	Cultural: (iii), (iv)	375.29 (927.4)	2023	2023–	Threatened by the Yemeni Civil War.
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park		CenBamingui-Bangoran,  Central African Republic 9°0′N 21°30′E / 9.000°N 21.500°E / 9.000; 21.500 (Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park)	Natural: (ix), (x)	1,740,000 (4,300,000)	1988	1997–	Illegal grazing and hunting. The area is also unsafe.
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam		AfgGhōr,  Afghanistan 34°23′48″N 64°30′58″E / 34.39667°N 64.51611°E / 34.39667; 64.51611 (Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv)	70 (170)	2002	2002–	No proper laws to protect it, no management plan, and the site is in bad condition.
Medieval Monuments in Kosovo		Serbia 42°39′40″N 20°15′56″E / 42.66111°N 20.26556°E / 42.66111; 20.26556 (Medieval Monuments in Kosovo)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv)	2.88 (7.1)	2004	2006–	Affected by violence and lacks proper protection and management. The area is politically unstable.
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve		CotLola Prefecture,  Côte d'Ivoire*  Guinea* 7°36′N 8°23′W / 7.600°N 8.383°W / 7.600; -8.383 (Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve)	Natural: (ix), (x)	18,000 (44,000)	1981	1992–	Iron mining is allowed in part of the site. Many refugees have also moved into the area.
Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia		MicronesiaTemwen Island,  Micronesia 6°50′23″N 158°19′51″E / 6.83972°N 158.33083°E / 6.83972; 158.33083 (Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia)	Cultural: (i), (iii), (iv), (vi)	76.7 (190)	2016	2016–	Waterways are filling with dirt, causing plants to grow too much and damaging old structures.
Niokolo-Koba National Park		SenTambacounda Region and Kédougou Region,  Senegal 13°0′N 12°40′W / 13.000°N 12.667°W / 13.000; -12.667 (Niokolo-Koba National Park)	Natural: (x)	913,000 (2,260,000)	1981	2007–	The park is degrading, there are fewer mammals, and management problems exist. A planned dam could also affect it.
Okapi Wildlife Reserve		Dem Orientale,  Democratic Republic of the Congo 2°0′N 28°30′E / 2.000°N 28.500°E / 2.000; 28.500 (Okapi Wildlife Reserve)	Natural: (x)	1,372,625 (3,391,830)	1996	1997–	Park facilities have been looted, and elephants killed due to conflict in the area.
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls		JerJerusalem District,  Israel 31°46′36″N 35°14′03″E / 31.77667°N 35.23417°E / 31.77667; 35.23417 (Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (vi)	&10000000000000000000000—	1981	1982–	Uncontrolled city growth, general decay due to tourism, and lack of care.
Old City of Sana'a		YemSana'a Governorate,  Yemen 15°21′20″N 44°12′29″E / 15.35556°N 44.20806°E / 15.35556; 44.20806 (Sana'a)	Cultural: (iv), (v), (vi)	&10000000000000000000000—	1986	2015–	Affected by the Yemeni Civil War.
Old Town of Ghadamès		LibGhadames,  Libya 30°08′00″N 9°30′00″E / 30.13333°N 9.50000°E / 30.13333; 9.50000 (Old Town of Ghadamès)	Cultural: (v)	&10000000000000000000000—	1986	2016–	Affected by the Libyan Civil War. Armed groups are present, causing damage.
Old Towns of Djenné		MalDjenné,  Mali 13°54′23″N 4°33′18″W / 13.90639°N 4.55500°W / 13.90639; -4.55500 (Old Towns of Djenné)	Cultural: (iii), (iv)	&10000000000000000000000—	1988	2016–	Unsafe conditions in the region, the town is decaying, and city growth and erosion are problems.
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir		Pal Battir,  Palestine 31°43′11″N 35°7′50″E / 31.71972°N 35.13056°E / 31.71972; 35.13056 (Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir)	Cultural: (iv)(v)	349 (860)	2014	2014–	A barrier might separate farmers from their fields, which they have worked for centuries.
Old Walled City of Shibam		YemHadhramaut Governorate,  Yemen 15°55′37″N 48°37′36″E / 15.92694°N 48.62667°E / 15.92694; 48.62667 (Shibam)	Cultural: (iii), (iv), (v)	&10000000000000000000000—	1982	2015–	Threatened by armed conflict, which makes it harder to protect and manage the site.
Rainforests of the Atsinanana		MadEastern Madagascar,  Madagascar 14°28′S 49°42′E / 14.467°S 49.700°E / -14.467; 49.700 (Rainforests of the Atsinanana)	Natural: (ix), (x)	479,660 (1,185,300)	2007	2010–	Illegal logging and hunting of endangered lemurs.
Rachid Karami International Fair		Aut Tripoli,  Lebanon 34°26′22″N 35°49′33″E / 34.4395°N 35.8259°E / 34.4395; 35.8259 (Rachid Karami International Fair)	Cultural: (ii)(iv)	72 (180)	2023	2023–	Threatened by lack of money for upkeep, city development, and its very poor condition.
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve		HonLa Mosquitia,  Honduras 15°44′40″N 84°40′30″W / 15.74444°N 84.67500°W / 15.74444; -84.67500 (Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve)	Natural: (vii), (viii), (ix), (x)	&10000000000000000000000—	1982	1996–2007, 2011–	Logging, fishing, and people building on the land. Also, illegal hunting and the government's reduced ability to manage the site.
Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus		LibFezzan,  Libya 24°50′N 10°20′E / 24.833°N 10.333°E / 24.833; 10.333 (Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus)	Cultural: (iii)	&10000000000000000000000—	1985	2016–	Affected by the Libyan Civil War. Armed groups are present, causing damage.
Samarra Archaeological City		IraqSalah ad Din,  Iraq 34°12′N 43°52′E / 34.200°N 43.867°E / 34.200; 43.867 (Samarra Archaeological City)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv)	15,058 (37,210)	2007	2007–	Unsafe conditions after the Iraq War and a lack of government control to protect the site.
Selous Game Reserve		TanzaniaCoast, Morogoro, Lindi, Mtwara and Ruvuma Regions,  Tanzania, 9°0′0″S 37°24′0″E / 9.00000°S 37.40000°E / -9.00000; 37.40000	Natural: (ix), (x)	5,120,000 (12,700,000)	1982	2014–	Mining for minerals and large construction projects.
Site of Palmyra		Homs Governorate,  Syria 34°33′15″N 38°16′0″E / 34.55417°N 38.26667°E / 34.55417; 38.26667 (Site of Palmyra)	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iv)	0.36 (0.89)	1980	2013–	Affected by the Syrian Civil War. It was captured by a terrorist group that destroyed parts of it.
Timbuktu		MaliTimbuktu, Timbuktu Region,  Mali 16°46′24″N 2°59′58″W / 16.77333°N 2.99944°W / 16.77333; -2.99944 (Timbuktu)	Cultural: (ii), (iv), (v)	&10000000000000000000000—	1988	2012–	Threatened by armed groups. Some monuments have been looted and destroyed.
Tomb of Askia		MaliGao, Gao Region,  Mali 16°17′23″N 0°02′40″W / 16.28972°N 0.04444°W / 16.28972; -0.04444 (Tomb of Askia)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv)	4.24 (10.5)	2004	2012–	Damaged by armed groups.
Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra		IndonesiaSumatra,  Indonesia 02°30′S 101°30′E / 2.500°S 101.500°E / -2.500; 101.500 (Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra)	Natural: (vii), (ix), (x)	2,595,124 (6,412,690)	2004	2011–	Illegal hunting, illegal logging, farms expanding into the area, and plans to build roads through the site.
Virunga National Park		DemNorth Kivu and Orientale,  Democratic Republic of the Congo 0°55′N 29°10′E / 0.917°N 29.167°E / 0.917; 29.167 (Virunga National Park)	Natural: (vii), (viii), (x)	800,000 (2,000,000)	1979	1994–	Trees are being cut down and animals are being hunted because many refugees have moved into the area due to conflict.
Roșia Montană Mining Landscape		RomAlba County,  Romania 46°18′22″N 23°7′50″E / 46.30611°N 23.13056°E / 46.30611; 23.13056 (Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv)	314.42 (776.9)	2021	2021–	Plans to restart mining would damage a large part of this historic mining area.

Previously Listed Sites

Some sites were once on the danger list but are now safe. This happened because of better management and conservation efforts. The Everglades National Park and the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve were listed, removed, and then listed again. So, they are also in the "Currently listed sites" section above.

     This site was completely removed from the World Heritage List.      Only part of this site was removed from the World Heritage List.

Name	Image	Location	Criteria	Area ha (acre)	Year (WHS)	Endangered	Reason	Refs
Angkor		Siem Reap Province,  Cambodia 13°26′N 103°50′E / 13.433°N 103.833°E / 13.433; 103.833 (Angkor)	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)	&10000000000000000000000 —	1992	1992–2004	It was listed to ensure proper protection and management after a civil war.
Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery		GeorImereti,  Georgia 42°15′44″N 42°42′59″E / 42.26222°N 42.71639°E / 42.26222; 42.71639 (Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery)	Cultural: (iv)	7.87 (19.4)	1994	2010–2017	A large rebuilding project changed the site too much. Bagrati Cathedral was removed from the World Heritage List after its reconstruction, but Gelati Monastery remained.
Bahla Fort		Bahla,  Oman 22°58′N 57°18′E / 22.967°N 57.300°E / 22.967; 57.300 (Bahla Fort)	Cultural: (iv)	&10000000000000000000000 —	1987	1988–2004	The fort's mud structures and the nearby oasis were falling apart.
Bam and its Cultural Landscape		IranKerman,  Iran 29°07′01″N 58°22′07″E / 29.11694°N 58.36861°E / 29.11694; 58.36861 (Bam and its Cultural Landscape)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)	&10000000000000000000000—	2004	2004–2013	Listed after being damaged by a big earthquake in 2003.
Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System		BelBelize, Stann Creek and Toledo  Belize 17°19′N 87°32′W / 17.317°N 87.533°W / 17.317; -87.533 (Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System)	Natural: (vii), (ix), (x)	96,300 (238,000)	1996	2009–2018	Mangrove trees were being cut down, and there was too much development.
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem		Pal Bethlehem,  Palestine 31°42′16″N 35°12′27″E / 31.70444°N 35.20750°E / 31.70444; 35.20750 (Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem)	Cultural: (iv), (vi)	2.98 (7.4)	2012	2012–2019	Damaged by water leaks.
Butrint		Sarandë District,  Albania 39°45′N 20°1′E / 39.750°N 20.017°E / 39.750; 20.017 (Butrint)	Cultural: (iii)	3,980 (9,800)	1992	1997–2005	Damaged due to poor management and conservation.
Cologne Cathedral		North Rhine-Westphalia,  Germany 50°56′29″N 6°57′29″E / 50.94139°N 6.95806°E / 50.94139; 6.95806 (Cologne Cathedral)	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iv)	&10000000000000000000000 —	1996	2004–2006	Plans for a tall building nearby threatened the site. It was removed from the list after the building plan was stopped.
Comoé National Park		CotZanzan,  Côte d'Ivoire 9°10′N 3°40′W / 9.167°N 3.667°W / 9.167; -3.667 (Comoé National Park)	Natural: (ix), (x)	1,150,000 (2,800,000)	1983	2003–2017	Civil unrest, illegal hunting, and a lack of effective management.
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary		Biffeche,  Senegal 16°30′N 16°10′W / 16.500°N 16.167°W / 16.500; -16.167 (Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary)	Natural: (vii), (x)	16,000 (40,000)	1981	1984–1988, 2000–2006	A planned dam threatened the water supply. Later, invasive plants and water management issues caused problems.
Dresden Elbe Valley		Saxony,  Germany 51°3′N 13°49′E / 51.050°N 13.817°E / 51.050; 13.817 (Dresden Elbe Valley)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)	1,930 (4,800)	2004	2006–2009	Plans to build a bridge in the area. It was removed from the World Heritage List in 2009 after construction started.
Dubrovnik		Dubrovnik-Neretva County,  Croatia 42°38′25″N 18°06′30″E / 42.64028°N 18.10833°E / 42.64028; 18.10833 (Dubrovnik)	Cultural: (i), (iii), (iv)	97 (240)	1979	1991–1998	Affected by the Croatian War of Independence.
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore		PakPunjab,  Pakistan 31°35′25″N 74°18′35″E / 31.59028°N 74.30972°E / 31.59028; 74.30972 (Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore)	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iii)	&10000000000000000000000—	1981	2000–2012	Historic water tanks were destroyed to widen a road, and the garden walls were decaying. Pakistan asked for it to be listed.
Galápagos Islands		Galápagos Province,  Ecuador 0°40′S 90°30′W / 0.667°S 90.500°W / -0.667; -90.500 (Galápagos Islands)	Natural: (vii), (viii), (ix), (x)	14,066,514 (34,759,110)	1978	2007–2010	Many threats, including new species being introduced, not enough money for conservation, illegal immigrants, too much tourism, and overfishing.
Group of Monuments at Hampi		Bellary district,  India 15°20′6″N 76°27′43″E / 15.33500°N 76.46194°E / 15.33500; 76.46194 (Group of Monuments at Hampi)	Cultural: (i), (iii), (iv)	&10000000000000000000000 —	1986	1999–2006	Parts of two bridges were built within the protected area, threatening the site's original look.
Historical Monuments of Mtskheta		GeorMtskheta-Mtianeti,  Georgia 41°50′32″N 44°43′16″E / 41.84222°N 44.72111°E / 41.84222; 44.72111 (Historical Monuments of Mtskheta)	Cultural: (iii), (iv)	&10000000000000000000000—	1994	2009–2016	Stone work and paintings were decaying, and there was poor management and new city development.
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works		ChilTarapacá,  Chile 20°12′30″S 69°47′40″W / 20.20833°S 69.79444°W / -20.20833; -69.79444 (Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv)	&10000000000000000000000—	2005	2005–2019	Structures were fragile due to 40 years of no maintenance. There was also damage, vandalism, and theft.
Ichkeul National Park		Bizerta,  Tunisia 37°10′N 9°40′E / 37.167°N 9.667°E / 37.167; 9.667 (Ichkeul National Park)	Natural: (x)	12,600 (31,000)	1980	1996–2006	Dams were built, reducing fresh water flow. This made the lake saltier and reduced bird populations.
Iguaçu National Park		Paraná State,  Brazil 25°41′S 54°26′W / 25.683°S 54.433°W / -25.683; -54.433 (Iguaçu National Park)	Natural: (vii), (x)	170,086 (420,290)	1986	1999–2001	An illegally opened road, dams on the Iguazu River, and helicopter flights caused problems.
Kathmandu Valley		Kathmandu Valley,    Nepal 27°42′14″N 85°18′31″E / 27.70389°N 85.30861°E / 27.70389; 85.30861 (Kathmandu Valley)	Cultural: (iii), (iv), (vi)	167 (410)	1979	2003–2007	Traditional parts of the monument zones were lost, affecting the site's original look.
Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City		United KingdomLiverpool England,  United Kingdom 53°24′24″N 2°50′40″W / 53.40667°N 2.84444°W / 53.40667; -2.84444 (Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City)	Cultural: (ii), (iii), (iv)	136 (340)	2004	2012–2021	Plans to redevelop historic docklands. It was removed from World Heritage status in 2021 because of these developments.
Los Katíos National Park		Antioquia and Chocó,  Colombia 7°40′0″N 77°0′0″W / 7.66667°N 77.00000°W / 7.66667; -77.00000 (Los Katíos National Park)	Natural: (ix), (x)	72,000 (180,000)	1994	2009–2015	Trees were being cut down, and there was illegal fishing and hunting. It was removed after park management improved.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary		Assam,  India 26°30′N 91°51′E / 26.500°N 91.850°E / 26.500; 91.850 (Manas Wildlife Sanctuary)	Natural: (vii), (ix), (x)	39,100 (97,000)	1985	1992–2011	Illegal hunting, damage to park buildings, and a drop in animal populations after militants invaded in 1992.
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor		Bay of Kotor, Kotor and surrounding territory,  Montenegro 42°29′N 18°42′E / 42.483°N 18.700°E / 42.483; 18.700 (Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor)	Cultural: (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)	&10000000000000000000000 —	1979	1979–2003	Damaged by an earthquake in 1979.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area		Arusha Region,  Tanzania 3°11′S 35°32′E / 3.183°S 35.533°E / -3.183; 35.533 (Ngorongoro Conservation Area)	Natural: (iv), (vii), (viii), (ix), (x)	&10000000000000000000000 —	1978	1984–1989	Its conservation status was getting worse.
Plitvice Lakes National Park		Lika-Senj County,  Croatia 44°53′N 15°37′E / 44.883°N 15.617°E / 44.883; 15.617 (Plitvice Lakes National Park)	Natural: (vii), (viii), (ix)	19,200 (47,000)	1979	1992–1997	Threatened by the Croatian War of Independence.
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras		PhiIfugao,  Philippines 16°55′N 121°3′E / 16.917°N 121.050°E / 16.917; 121.050 (Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras)	Cultural: (iii), (iv), (v)	500,000 (1,200,000)	1995	2001–2012	No regular checks or a full management plan were in place.
Royal Palaces of Abomey		Zou Department,  Benin 7°11′26″N 1°59′36″E / 7.19056°N 1.99333°E / 7.19056; 1.99333 (Royal Palaces of Abomey)	Cultural: (iii), (iv)	48 (120)	1985	1985–2007	The palaces were decaying due to weather and improper restoration, which changed their original look.
Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara		TanKilwa District,  Tanzania 8°57′28″S 39°31′22″E / 8.95778°S 39.52278°E / -8.95778; 39.52278 (Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara)	Cultural: (iii)	&10000000000000000000000—	1981	2004–2014	The site continued to decay due to things like erosion and plants growing on it.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park		Bundibugyo, Kabarole and Kasese District,  Uganda 0°13′N 29°55′E / 0.217°N 29.917°E / 0.217; 29.917 (Rwenzori Mountains National Park)	Natural: (vii), (ix)	99,600 (246,000)	1994	1999–2004	Safety issues and a lack of monitoring in a large part of the park.
Salonga National Park		DemÉquateur and Bandundu Province,  Democratic Republic of the Congo 2°S 21°E / 2°S 21°E / -2; 21 (Salonga National Park)	Natural: (vii), (ix)	3,600,000 (8,900,000)	1984	1999–2021	Illegal hunting and new housing construction. It was removed from the danger list because its condition improved.
Sangay National Park		Chimborazo, Morona-Santiago and Tungurahua Province,  Ecuador 1°50′S 78°20′W / 1.833°S 78.333°W / -1.833; -78.333 (Sangay National Park)	Natural: (vii), (viii), (ix), (x)	271,925 (671,940)	1983	1992–2005	Heavy illegal hunting, illegal animal grazing, people moving into the area, and a potential threat from a road construction project.
Simien National Park		EthAmhara Region,  Ethiopia 13°11′N 38°4′E / 13.183°N 38.067°E / 13.183; 38.067 (Simien National Park)	Natural: (vii), (x)	22,000 (54,000)	1978	1996–2017	The population of the Walia ibex was decreasing.
Srebarna Nature Reserve		Srebarna, Silistra Province,  Bulgaria 44°06′50″N 27°04′40″E / 44.11389°N 27.07778°E / 44.11389; 27.07778 (Srebarna Nature Reserve)	Natural: (x)	638 (1,580)	1983	1992–2003	Preventing seasonal floods and using land for farming caused a drop in water birds.
Timbuktu		Circle and Region of Tombouctou,  Mali 16°46′24″N 2°59′58″W / 16.77333°N 2.99944°W / 16.77333; -2.99944 (Timbuktu)	Cultural: (ii), (iv), (v)	&10000000000000000000000 —	1988	1990–2005	Threatened by sand covering the area.
Tipasa		Tipaza Province,  Algeria 36°35′39″N 2°26′36″E / 36.59417°N 2.44333°E / 36.59417; 2.44333 (Tipasa)	Cultural: (iii), (iv)	52 (130)	1982	2002–2006	Not enough maintenance was harming the site and its surrounding area.
Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi		UgandaKampala District,  Uganda 0°19′45″N 32°33′12″E / 0.32917°N 32.55333°E / 0.32917; 32.55333 (Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi)	Cultural: (i), (iii), (iv), (vi)	27 (67)	2001	2010–2023	The main building was destroyed by fire in 2010. It was removed from the danger list in 2023 after being rebuilt.
Walled City of Baku with Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower		Baku,  Azerbaijan 40°21′59″N 49°50′7″E / 40.36639°N 49.83528°E / 40.36639; 49.83528 (Baku)	Cultural: (iv)	&10000000000000000000000 —	2000	2003–2009	Damaged by an earthquake in 2000. Also, new city development and not enough conservation efforts.
Wieliczka Salt Mine		Wieliczka, Wieliczka County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship,  Poland 49°58′45″N 20°03′50″E / 49.97917°N 20.06389°E / 49.97917; 20.06389 (Wieliczka Salt Mine)	Cultural: (iv)	969 (2,390)	1978	1989–1998	Problems with humidity (too much moisture).
Yellowstone National Park		Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho,  United States 44°30′N 110°50′W / 44.500°N 110.833°W / 44.500; -110.833 (Yellowstone National Park)	Natural: (vii), (viii), (ix), (x)	898,349 (2,219,870)	1978	1995–2003	Dangers to a type of trout, sewage leaks, and waste. Also, potential threats to water and past or planned mining activities.