Gazi Mehmed Pasha Library Manuscript Collection, Prizren

$35K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Kosovo
Start Date	Apr 04, 2005
End Date	Dec 19, 2009
Duration	1,720 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77100-48`

Grant Description

To support the conservation of historic manuscripts and books and to provide proper storage, climate control, and display.

The Library of Gazi Mehmed Pasha was founded in the 16th century in the historic center of Prizren, a significant part of which dates from the Ottoman Empire. The library largely consists of religious and scientific works, and has been a regional center for research.