Home > CULTURE - Emergency consolidation and Restoration of Monuments in Herat and Jam, Phase I and II - Updated: 15-12-2003 2:13 pm
The project aims at the emergency consolidation, conservation and restoration of the Minaret of Jam and The Fifth Minaret in Herat.    

5thMinaretHerat.gif 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
Expected Duration: Three years, 2003-2005
Budget: US$ 800,040

Contact at UNESCO: Christian Manhart

Start Date 15-12-2003 2:00 pm
End Date 15-12-2005 2:00 pm
Total Project Cost US$ 800,040
Lead Organization / Sector / Office UNESCO Division of Cultural Heritage
Associated Organization(s) Afghan Ministry of Information and Culture; ALGA