Documentation of a Traditional Settlement in Oman: Bilad Manah - A Case Study

$40K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Oman
Start Date	Feb 05, 2005
End Date	Mar 10, 2010
Duration	1,859 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77067-48`

Grant Description

To support the completion of an architectural, historical, and cultural analysis of the 6th century settlement of Bilad Manah.

This will be the first comprehensive documentation of a traditional Omani settlement, which are rapidly deteriorating and disappearing. Persians established this settlement in Menah Oasis primarily as an agricultural and commercial center. The documentation and ensuing preservation efforts will serve as a model for future projects.