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World Monuments Fund

World Monuments Fund is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1965 by individuals concerned about the accelerating destruction of important artistic treasures throughout the world. Now celebrating 50 years, World Monuments Fund has orchestrated over 600 projects in 90 countries.

Today, with affiliate organizations established in Britain, India, Peru, Portugal, and Spain — World Monuments Fund sponsors an ongoing program for the conservation of cultural heritage worldwide. The World Monuments Watch, a global program launched in 1995 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of World Monuments Fund, aims to identify imperiled cultural heritage sites and direct financial and technical support for their preservation.

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World Monuments Fund Projects

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Conservation of 4th-Century BC Astronomical Horizon Markers at Chankillo Archaeological Site

This project includes the conservation of 13 horizon markers and local preservation capacity building.

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Conservation of the 10th‐Century Temple of Phnom Bakheng, Phase 5

This project, which continues work begun under previous Ambassadors Fund grants and involves the conservation of the temple’s east façade, directly supports the treaty between…

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Conservation of Early 19th-Century First Baptist Church in Mawlamyine, Phase 2

The project, which continues work begun under a previous Ambassadors Fund grant, directly supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to promote national reconciliation, respect for r…

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Conservation of the Ruins of Kua, a Medieval Swahili Town in Tanzania

This project involves site documentation, conservation, and the development of a management plan in consultation with the local community.

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Conservation of the Ruins of 18th-Century and Other Structures on Bunce Island Associated with the Transatlantic Slave Trade

This project involves conservation of the fort ruins and measures to reduce the risk of coastal erosion.

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Conservation of the Mid-19th-Century Teak Wood Shwe-nandaw Kyaung (Monastery) in Mandalay, Phase 2

This project, which completes conservation work begun under a previous Ambassadors Fund grant, directly supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to promote a better understanding o…

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Preservation of the 17th-Century Wat Chaiwatthanaram at Ayutthaya, Phase 2

This project, which continues work begun under previous Ambassadors Fund grants and involves the conservation of several stupas, supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to highlig…

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Conservation of the Early 16th-Century Tikkayat al-Gulshani Complex in Historic Cairo

This project, which includes documentation and planning activities for its eventual reuse by artisans, directly supports the U.S. embassy’s efforts to spur economic developmen…

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Conservation of the Late 19th-Century Aba Jiffar Palace in Jimma

This project includes urgent structural interventions and training in the conservation of wooden buildings.

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