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06-26-2007, 07:19 PM
“The commitment of the Iraqi authorities and the international community to work together on the reconstruction of this highly symbolic site is a reason for hope”, said UNESCO Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura. “Respecting cultural heritage is one of the fundamental principles of the reconstruction process for a country such as Iraq, and a decisive step towards national reconciliation.”
The reconstruction will start as soon as security conditions are guaranteed and will continue over a period of ten months. The first phase of the project includes preventive works, an assessment of needs and the preparation of the final restoration project
http://www.unobserver.com/layout4.php?id=3665&blz=1
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/02/23/golden_mosque_wideweb__470x305,0.jpg
it can be very long time before those areas will be secure for UNESCO...
The reconstruction will start as soon as security conditions are guaranteed and will continue over a period of ten months. The first phase of the project includes preventive works, an assessment of needs and the preparation of the final restoration project
http://www.unobserver.com/layout4.php?id=3665&blz=1
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/02/23/golden_mosque_wideweb__470x305,0.jpg
it can be very long time before those areas will be secure for UNESCO...