WMF Journal
June 14, 2012
Updates from Ulug Depe and Paris
Posted by Posted by Olivier Lecomte, Director of the “Mission Archéologique Franco-Turkmène d’Ulug-Dépé”
Beside the archaeological excavations continuing at the site, since the inclusion of Ulug Depe on the 2012 Watch, two restoration sessions have taken place at the dig-house in the nearby village of Dushak. The new up-to-date restoration laboratory was inaugurated in October 2010 by Mrs. Shelby White, a Trustee of the Leon Levy Foundation, which sponsored the purchase of all needed equipment as well as the renovation of the premises to conform to international standards. As a matter of fact, with the help of the Leon-Levy Foundation, ever since that date it has been our concern to train local restorers in modern methods and means in conservation of archaeological artifacts.
Read moreJune 12, 2012
Dobrý den from Prague
Posted by Margot Note, Director of Archives and Information Management
I recently spent two weeks in the Czech Republic, participating in a library and information science seminar sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Charles University in Prague, central Europe’s oldest university.
Read moreJune 5, 2012
Cabanyal Since the 2012 Watch Annoucement
Posted by Vicente Gallart, Associació Veïns Cabanyal-Canyamelar
Since the prestigious American association World Monuments Fund put the Barrio del Cabanyal-Canyamelar on the map of world heritage at risk by including this historic waterfront district of Valencia in its 2012 Watch, not much has changed for the better.
Read moreMay 31, 2012
The Jardim Botánico: A Hidden Gem in Lisbon
Posted by Hansel Hernandez, Historic Preservation and Cultural Heritage Consultant
To be honest, when I came to Lisbon last summer to work on a conservation project, the last thought in my mind was to visit gardens. My priority was to discover the vast and rich architectural heritage of this capital city, learn about their rare and large museum collections, and of course savor the succulent Portuguese cuisine with an emphasis on desserts.
Read moreMay 31, 2012
A Visit to Queluz National Palace
Posted by Hansel Hernandez, Historic Preservation and Cultural Heritage Consultant
Last summer, when I was in Lisbon, my German friend Jens told me that Queluz Palace was very close, but I refused to believe it. He also told me I could do two palaces in one day; I was a doubting Thomas. It turns out Jens was right.
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