An Ark for Iraq
This project aims to revitalise and document the endangered watercraft heritage of traditional boats in central and southern Iraq.
Launching in September 2018, An Ark for Iraq will work to revitalise and document the endangered watercraft heritage of traditional boats in central and southern Iraq. This year long programme of fieldwork, research and public engagement will be delivered by Safina Projects in partnership with Iraqi ministries, museums and universities.
An Ark for Iraq is funded by the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund, which is set up in partnership with the DCMS with the aim of protecting cultural heritage at risk due to conflict in the Middle East and North Africa. Boats of the Tigris and Euphrates
Project Details
Location: Iraq, Middle East, Asia
Organiser(s):
Safina Projects
Project partner(s): Ministry of Water Resources - Centre for Restoration of Iraq's Marshes and Wetlands (CRIMW), Ministry of Culture - Basra Museum, Natural History Museum of Basra, Dhi Qar University, Basrah University, Humat Dijlah
Funder(s):
British Council Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS
Funding received: £99,246
Commencement Date: 03/2018
Project Status: Active
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