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Closing of the ATHAR Course in Jordan
31 August. The Second Core Regional course on Conservation of Heritage Sites in the Arab Region was concluded with an official closing ceremony on 12 July 2007 in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Osama Al-Dabbas, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan. |
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Course for Iraqi professionals in Jordan
30 August. In response to a request by the UNESCO Office of Iraq in Jordan ICCROM contributed, within the framework of its ATHAR Programme, to training sessions of twelve Iraqi professionals on communication skills and presentation of archaeological sites to the public. |
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News from SOIMA 2007 in Brazil
27 August. The third week of the SOIMA 2007 course reinforced the principles of digital preservation. |
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Forum 2007: Privatisation and Cultural Heritage
24 August. The 2007 ICCROM Forum on 'Privatisation and cultural heritage' is now only three weeks away. |
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Obituary
21 August. Prof. Bagher Ayatolahzadeh Shirazi (Iran) was born in Najaf, and was trained in architecture in Tehran. |
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Earthquake in Peru
20 August. In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Peru on 15 August 2007
which caused an appalling loss of life and destruction, the
Director-General and Staff of ICCROM extend their deepest condolences to
the people and government of Peru which have been so disastrously
affected by the loss of lives.
ICCROM wishes to assure its friends and colleagues in Peru that it
remains ready to provide assistance to those responsible for protecting cultural heritage.
Mounir Bouchenaki, Director-General, ICCROM |
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SOIMA 2007 in Brazil update
20 August. The second week of the SOIMA 2007 course dealt with topics such as: storage and handling of sound and image collections, maintenance of playback equipment, format obsolescence... |
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A history of ICCROM: contributing personal recollections
13 August. ICCROM is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary and, as part of those celebrations, we are compiling a history of the organization covering its first half-century. |
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News from SOIMA 2007 course, Brazil
13 August. The first week of the course on Safeguarding Sound and Image Collections (SOIMA 2007) introduced the history, meaning and use of audio visual collections. |
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Heritage news in the media worldwide
30 August. Faut-il restituer les butins des expéditions coloniales?
30 August. Great Wall could be lost to sands of the desert, China.
30 August. INC reevaluará estado de inmuebles declarados patrimonio histórico en Lima, Pérou.
20 August. Patrimonio arqueológico, Spain.
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Classifieds: events, grants, jobs, websites, etc.
31 August. Internet: UNESCO/ICOM Museum Studies Training Package.
31 August. Internet: WIPO Guide on Managing Intellectual Property For Museums.
1 August. Events: Conservation events this month.
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AFRICA 2009 ninth regional course begins in Kenya
9 August. The AFRICA 2009 Course on the Conservation and Management of Immovable Heritage in sub-Saharan Africa was officially inaugurated in Kenya on 3 August. |
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SOIMA 2007 course begins, Brazil
6 August. The first international course SOIMA 2007: Safeguarding Sound and Image Collections started this week at the National Archives of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro. |
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ICCROM Library reopening
2 August. Following the summer book cleaning project, the ICCROM Library will reopen to the public on Monday 6 August. |
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Course announcements
2 August. CollAsia 2010 - Traditional Knowledge and Scientific Principles of Conservation.
12 July. AFRICA 2009 - Thematic seminar: Communication as a means to conserve and manage immovable heritage, Mauritania. |
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Forum 2007: Privatisation and Cultural Heritage
2 August. Since the announcement of the Forum, ICCROM has received many enquiries about participating in the event. As well as the scientific papers, there will also be opportunities to send in comments on your experiences, insights, and reflections on 'Privatisation and Cultural Heritage' and to present posters. |
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