Preservation of the Sultan Takesh Mausoleum Dome

$28.4K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Turkmenistan
Start Date	Feb 11, 2005
End Date	Dec 13, 2010
Duration	2,131 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77318-48`

Grant Description

To enable the preservation of Sultan Takesh Mausoleum, a famous Islamic monument in Central Asia.

Project activities include an archaeological survey of surrounding areas, reconstruction of the dome's decorative outer shell, master classes in tile making, and education programs. The deterioration of the dome is rapidly approaching an irreversible stage. The mausoleum dates from the 8th century Khorzem Empire and is located along the ancient Silk Road.