The Conservation and Restoration in situ of a peristyle building with Mosaic Floors (4th-5th century AD)

$65K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Bulgaria
Start Date	Aug 05, 2003
End Date	Nov 19, 2007
Duration	1,567 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77541-48`

Grant Description

Philippopolis, capital of the Roman province was rebuilt in the 3rd century AD with residential and public buildings decorated with mosaic floors. The archaeological mosaics are an important part of the immovable cultural heritage of Plovdiv and Bulgaria. Funds will be used for the conservation, restoration and exhibition of a peristyle building with floor mosaics.