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| News: October 2011 |
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First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict: participants' perspective
7 October. This week�s lectures, activities and discussions encapsulate the context in which heritage workers find themselves while assisting in disaster and conflict zones. |
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ICCROM welcomes new colleague on secondment from Spain
5 October. ICCROM is pleased to welcome Dr Alberto Humanes, senior specialist in built heritage at the Cultural Heritage Institute of the Ministry of Culture, Spain. |
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Former ICCROM Council Member honoured for lifetime achievements
5 October. In recognition of his career and achievements in the conservation and restoration of built heritage in Mexico, an homage was paid to architect Salvador D�az-Berrio Fern�ndez last month at the at the National School of Conservation, Restoration and Museography (ENCRyM) in Mexico City. D�az-Berrio was a member of the ICCROM Council from 1983-1985 and 1988-1997. |
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ATHAR-MOSAIKON course review meeting
4 October. As part of a three-phase training activity, ICCROM hosted the review meeting for the Conservation and Management of Mosaics on Archaeological Sites course, organized by ICCROM and the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Heritage news in the media worldwide
4 October. Bridging Cultures
3 October. A heritage in need of protection
2 October. Costa Rica reclaims artifacts from the prestigious Brooklyn Museum in New York
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Official launch of RE-ORG, a new online tool for storage reorganization
29 September. Did you know that 60% of museum collections in storage are at serious risk? In response to this, ICCROM and UNESCO have developed a step-by-step methodology to assist small museums in reorganizing their storage and documentation systems. Online registration is free. Gain access to all guidelines, assessment tools, the image database, and teaching materials. |
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Himalayan earthquake
29 September.
On 18 September an earthquake struck the Himalayan region, killing over 100 people and causing extensive damage to properties. In the wake of this event, ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Risk Preparedness (ICORP) is gathering information on damage to cultural heritage and disseminating updates on its Facebook page. In addition, the Division for Conservation of Heritage Sites, Department of Culture of Bhutan has prepared two short reports on damage to cultural properties in the country. |
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Course on First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict (FAC11)
28 September. On 26 September,�ICCROM opened the second International Course on First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict. |
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New fellow at ICCROM
26 September. Ms M�nica L�pez Prat from Spain has joined ICCROM as a fellow�until the end of October. She will be carrying out research on the conservation and restoration of ancient mud plaster sculptures in Uzbekistan. |
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Classifieds: events, grants, jobs, websites, etc.
21 September. Event: La conservation et la restauration des jardins historiques
21 September. Volunteer: Preventive Conservation Voluntary Work Opportunity
21 September. Job: Forum Coordinator (National Heritage Science Forum)
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ICCROM and Government of Sharjah, UAE, to Establish Regional Centre for Conservation
14 September. His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, received a visit from Mounir Bouchenaki, Director-General of ICCROM on 11 September 2011. |
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Discovery of a gilded bronze pinnacle at the temple of Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia
6 September. The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia is pleased to announce the discovery of a gilded bronze pinnacle recently found buried at the base of one of the Face Towers of the temple of Banteay Chhmar. The Banteay Chhmar temple complex is one of the most important archaeological sites from the Angkor period and is considered a national treasure. Efforts are currently being made by the Cambodian government to include it on the UNESCO World Heritage List. |
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updated on:
7 October, 2011
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