Delisted World Heritage Sites

World Heritage status can be revoked by the World Heritage Committee. Find below a list of all sites that were delisted.

Recent Events

Liverpool
Liverpool Jan. 1, 2021

Removed from WH List: Due to building of a stadium. ICOMOS proposal to delist approved after a secret ballot 13:5

Dresden Elbe Valley
Dresden Elbe Valley Jan. 1, 2009

Removed from WH List: By a 14-5 vote, with 2 votes abstaining

Arabian Oryx Sanctuary Jan. 1, 2007

Removed from WH List: Wild population of Arabian Oryx in decline, reduction of the size of the Sanctuary and no protective measures have been carried out

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