Asia

Projects in Asia

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Documentation of the Ancient Cultural Heritage of the Southern Marshes of Iraq, a World Heritage Site

This project, which includes training for low-income families, women, and widows in traditional crafts, directly supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to help Iraq build a prosp…

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Conservation of the Ruins of the 10th-Century Dashtadem Fortress, Phase 2

This project, which expands upon work begun under a previous Ambassadors Fund grant, directly supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to foster regional integration and stimulate …

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Conservation and Seismic Strengthening of the 16th-Century Char Narayan Temple in Patan Durbar Square

This project directly supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to strengthen U.S. cooperation with the government and people of Nepal on disaster risk reduction and response.

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Restoration of the Ancient Nabataean Flood Control System in Wadi Madras at Petra

This project, which includes the restoration and reactivation of the ancient Nabataean flood control system in Wadi Madras, directly supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to pro…

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Conservation of 20th-Century Ethnographic Objects at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

This project includes the conservation of textiles and training in preventive conservation for museum staff. It directly supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to build capacity …

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Preventive Conservation of the Early 15th-Century Bibi Khanum Ensemble in Samarkand

This project, which includes structural monitoring and a conservation needs assessment, supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to re-define the U.S.-Uzbekistan relationship and i…

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Conservation and Adaptive Reuse of the Former 19th-Century Oim School for Young Women in Konibodom

This project involves the conservation and adaptation of the site for reuse as a cultural center. It directly supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to encourage the appreciation…

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Conservation of the 19th-Century Wangduechhoeling Palace in Bumthang, Phase 2

This project, which continues work begun under previous AFCP grants, advances the growing U.S.-Bhutan bilateral relationship and fosters critical partnerships between American…

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Conservation of the 17th-Century Tombs of Taramati and Premamati in Hyderabad

This project, which involves the conservation of the tombs, acknowledges the role of women in Indian history and demonstrates American support for India's cultural heritage.

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