In the museum of Bukhara fortress “Ark” the new exhibition of restored archeological artifacts was opened, reports Gazeta.uz. The Director of the State Archeological and History Museum, Abdurashid Zakrilayev, US Ambassador George Krol, representatives from the Ministry of Sport and Culture of Uzbekistan, historians, restorers, participated in the inauguration ceremony.
Archeological findings dating back to the Stone Age and to the medieval times were restored owing to the fund allocated by the program “Fund for Cultural Preservation”. 732 artifacts were restored, consisting of ceramic objects, coins, wall paintings found at the Varahsha, Paykend, and Uchkulah archeological sites and many carved clay pieces from the Shahristan Fortress.
Fund for Cultural Preservation was established by the US Congress in 2001. The Fund for Cultural Preservation has supported 11 projects in Uzbekistan focused on restoration of historic buildings, assessment and conservation of rare manuscripts and museum collections, protection of important archaeological sites, and documentation of traditional craft techniques.
