Middle East

Projects in Middle East

Khalidi library

Preserving Palestinian Heritage

This eighteen month project aims to expand access to the largest private collection of Arabic Manuscripts in Jerusalem.

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Preserving syrian heritage

Preserving Syrian Heritage

This project aims to train Syrians in digital documentation techniques in order to digitally document heritage sites at risk.

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Mamluk facade

Restoration of a Mamluk Façade in Jerusalem

This year long project restored the main façade of a Mamluk building in Jerusalem

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Preservation archaeology gaza

Protection and Preservation of Historical Archaeological Sites in the Gaza Strip

This project will rehabilitate two heritage sites in the Gaza Strip: the Saint Hilarion Monastery and a Byzantine Church in Jabaliyah.

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Historichomeslebanon

Preserving the Historic Homes of Displaced Communities in Lebanon

This two-year project will rehabilitate a significant portion of the historic centres of two cities in Lebanon.

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Amedi 2

Planning the Future of Amedi Project

World Monuments Fund was awarded funding to enhance and document the built heritage and build community capacity and management frameworks in the historic town of Amedi in Ira…

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Preserving lebanese cultural heritage

Youth-led Approach to Preserving Lebanese Cultural Heritage

This 18-month youth-led project will focus on the preservation and promotion of historical sites, oral history, cultural festivals and traditional crafts and customs in six ru…

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Bedouin lived cultural heritage

Protecting Bedouin Lived Cultural Heritage

This 15 month inter-generational project will focus on the nomadic Bedouin communities of the Occupied-Palestinian Territories, engaging with young people to explore the relat…

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Yazidi heritage identity

Preserving Yazidi Heritage and Identity

A project that will engage young Yazidis, and provide them with the relevant training to support them to engage with, record and share their cultural heritage.

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