Saving 16th Century Churches in the Sondondo Valley

Located in Peru's Sondondo Valley are twelve 16th century churches, which were damaged during the civil war in the 1980s-90s. The project will complete a general diagnosis and then perform emergency interventions to consolidate the roofs of five of the churches.

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Location: Peru, South America, Americas Organiser(s): Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria Project partner(s): Ambassade de France au Pérou Amis du Patrimoine ICOMOS Peru Compagnons du Devoir Grouping of municipalities of the Sondondo Valley Funder(s): ALIPH Funding received: $266,164 Commencement Date: 01/2020 Project Status: Active
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