Course on Conservation of Stone and Earthen Structures
Course on Conservation of Stone and Earthen Structures: Traditional Bonding Materials in Masonry and Conservation of Damp Buildings and Sites. Under the patronage of H.H. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. Dates: 30 September – 29 October 2009. Place: Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesBackground and aims
The ‘Conservation of Stone and Earthen Structures: Traditional Bonding Materials in Masonry, Conservation of Damp Buildings and Sites’ course of the ATHAR Programme aims at establishing and developing professional qualifications and at building the capacity of conservation professionals in the Arab Region and in the field of Cultural Heritage conservation and development with a specific focus to traditional materials in masonry and the conservation of damp buildings. The overall goal of the programme is to protect and promote the rich cultural heritage in the Arab region, and broaden access, appreciation and understanding of its past and present.
This is a specialised course that follows ICCROM’s core regional courses that have taken place over the last years. Attendance on the foundation course is a prerequisite for attendance on the specialised course. Endorsing institutions should note that applicants are expected to complete the full cycle of all three courses.
Schedule
The total duration of the course is of four weeks: ‘Bonding Materials’ first 2 weeks, followed by the course on ‘Damp Buildings & Sites’ the next 2 weeks.
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