Amiriya Madrasa/Mosque Restoration Project

$49.9K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Yemen
Start Date	Mar 17, 2002
End Date	Dec 22, 2006
Duration	1,741 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`76929-48`

Grant Description

The Amiriya Madrasa, completed in 1504, is one of the most important Islamic monuments in Yemen.

Funds were used for preserving the unique mural paintings and the training of Yemeni professionals in conservation, site management and painting restoration.