Restoration and Conservation of Gala Village Mosque

$77.3K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Azerbaijan
Start Date	Nov 06, 2007
End Date	May 19, 2012
Duration	1,656 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77386-48`

Grant Description

To support the conservation and partial restoration of a mosque dating from the 17th and 18th centuries and the remains of an older defensive tower nearby. The structures, located in a harsh environment, are in serious need of preservation. The project will also support new archaeological research to advance historical understanding of the area.