Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage in the Asia - Pacific Region 2008:
research, analysis and preservation of archaeological sites
Dates: 9 September – 9 October 2008
Place: Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office, Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO, (Nara Prefectural Government 'Horen' Office, 757 Horen-cho, Nara, Japan)
Partners
In cooperation with:
Background
In Asia and the Pacific region, there are various forms of cultural heritage which are of great value from a global point of view. Proper investigation, analysis, preservation and development of these sites and remains are required of heritage professionals, in order to ensure that this important cultural heritage is safeguarded for future generations. ACCU Nara in partnership with ICCROM and Bunkacho has been organizing training courses since 2000 on this topic with a view to building the capacities of professionals who have been working on cultural heritage protection in the region. This training course aims to provide participants with the latest methodologies and technologies for investigation, conservation and management of archaeological sites.
Objective
The objectives of the course are to:
- provide participants with knowledge of principles and methodologies for protection of archaeological sites;
- provide participants with knowledge of the principles, methodologies and techniques concerning development and utilization of archaeological sites;
- provide participants with knowledge and related techniques of recording and analytical methods for archaeological sites;
- provide participants with an opportunity to network with colleagues from the region and share experiences.
Curriculum
Lectures
- Global trends in conservation of archaeological sites
- The cultural property protection system in Japan
- Conservation and utilization of cultural heritage
- Resources in Japan
- Introduction to archaeological prospection
- Introduction to environmental archaeology
- Introduction to scientific dating methods
- Introduction to dendrochronology
- Introduction to conservation science
Practical training and on-site lectures
- Workshop on recording of archaeological features and artefacts
- Workshop on conservation treatment of artefacts
- Study tour on preservation, development and utilization of archaeological sites
Presentation and Discussion
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Presentations by participants of the current status of archaeological conservation in each of their countries, and exchange of views
- Discussion of future issues on the conservation of cultural heritage
- Recapitulation of the training sessions
Participants
Application Procedure and Content
The training course is offered to participants from the following 37 signatory countries of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention (see below). The application form should be submitted no later than 30 June 2008 along with the endorsement of the UNESCO National Commission or UNESCO Liaison Office in the country concerned or the endorsement of the member of Japan Consortium for International Cooperation in Cultural Heritage. The documents necessary for application are the following.
- Application Form (Form 1)
Please attach a copy of the passport, if an applicant has a valid passport.
- Report relating to the applicant’s achievements in archaeological heritage conservation.
This achievement report should be written by the applicant and should be a brief summary of present and previous work related to the theme of archaeological heritage conservation. This report should be no longer than 5 – 7 pages and will be weighted heavily in selection of the participants.
- Letter of recommendation by NATCOM or by the member of Japan Consortium for International Cooperation in Cultural Heritage.
- Letter of recommendation by the Head of the Organization to which the Applicant Belongs (Annex 1)
- Documentation Indicating English Proficiency (if obtained).
Completed applications should be sent to the Secretariat of the ACCU Nara Office at the address below. Only completed applications with all necessary documents will be considered.
The following are the 37 signatories of the World Heritage Convention from Asia and the Pacific: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rep. of Korea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should:
- be professionals, 45 years old or younger, engaged in the conservation, preservation, restoration or management of archaeological sites and who can make effective use of the results of the training course upon returning to his or her home country;
- have a good command of English, the working language for all lectures, so that they can deliver presentations and write reports in the training sessions (ACCU Nara Office and ICCROM shall be allowed to utilize all contents of presentations and reports, including drawings and photographs, for future publication and cultural heritage protection programmes);
- attend the entire training programme;
- submit all of the required documents (listed above) within the deadlines outlined;
- continue exchanging information and interacting with ACCU after returning to their home countries;
- not have previously participanted in courses organized by ACCU Nara Office (however those who have participated in the International Youth Exchange Programs can apply for this programme).
Notification of screening results
After consideration with other organizers, ACCU Nara will select 16 people (one participant per nation, in principle) from among all applicants around the end of July. Successful applications will be informed of the results along with each National Commission for UNESCO and the Japan Consortium for International Cooperation in Cultural Heritage.
Certificate of completion
Each participant will be awarded a certificate upon completion of the course.
Working language
English will be the working language throughout the course
Expenses
Expenses during the Course shall be borne by ACCU Nara, as follows:
- Travelling expenses:
Each of the participants (except those from Australia, Republic of Korea, and New Zealand) shall be provided with an economy class return air ticket from the nearest international airport from their residence to Kansai International Airport, and transportation fees between Kansai International Airport and Nara.
- Living expenses:
Participants shall be provided the basic living expenses incurred during the training course from 8 September (Monday) to 10 October (Friday) 2008. Arrangements for accommodations (a room for single occupancy) will be made by ACCU Nara.
Secretariat
Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office,
Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU Nara)
Nara Prefectural Government 'Horen' Office,
757 Horen-cho, Nara 630-8113 JAPAN
Tel: +81-(0) 742-20-5001
Fax: +81-(0) 742-20-5701
E-mail: nara (at) accu.or.jp
Application deadline: 30 June 2008 |
