Renovation of the Sarazm Archaeological Museum in Panjakent

$38.3K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Tajikistan
Start Date	Dec 22, 2004
End Date	Mar 21, 2006
Duration	454 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77381-48`

Grant Description

To preserve the Sarazm collection of ceramics, stone tools, and jewelry by providing adequate storage, and supporting the renovation of the interior of the existing musuem. During the Bronze Age, Sarazm prospered from agriculture, cattle breeding and specialized handicrafts.

By the end of the 4th millenium BC, the Sarazm settlement became one of the largest centers of metallurgy in Central Asia.