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Emergency consolidation and Restoration of Monuments in Herat and Jam, Phase I and II

Three years, 2003-2005 |
Tiles Workshop, Herat.

The project aims at the emergency consolidation, conservation and restoration of the Minaret of Jam and The Fifth Minaret in Herat.

Expected results:

  • Consolidated and rehabilitated Minaret of Jam and Fifth Minaret in Herat
  • Increased national capacity in the conservation of cultural heritage
  • Income generated and training provided for Afghans of various backgrounds, in particular craftsmen and workers
  • Improvement of living conditions for local communities
  • General positive impact on the economic situation of the country

Donor: Government of Italy
Associated Organization(s): Afghan Ministry of Information and Culture

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Geographical focus

  • Asia and the Pacific

Strategic objectives

  • credibility of the world heritage list
  • conservation
  • capacity building

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Emergency action , Restoration