USA ASSISTS IN RESTORATION OF ARMENIAN CHURCHES IN TURKEY
ARMENPRESS
2 October, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 2, ARMENPRESS: The Embassy of the United States of
America to Turkey provides financial assistance to the restoration
works of the Armenian churches implemented by the Ministry of Culture
and Tourism of Turkey. The restoration works of the Armenian monuments
are carried out in the framework of “Special projects”.
According to the Activity Report 2011, the US Embassy in Ankara
finances the restoration works of the Holy Savior Church. It was
reported by the Turkish Yeni Akit Newspaper, as informed by Armenpress.
The Newspaper publishes that in the framework of the “Special projects”
the document on the implementation of conservation works of the Church
of Tigran Honents in Kars was signed in January 2012.
Necessary financial assistance was provided for the restoration of
the Holy Temple in Ani as well.
Excavation and cleansing works will be carried out also in Abulhamrent
Church. The abovementioned works have been financially assisted by
the World Monuments Fund.
By the Report of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey the
conservation of the Armenian pagan monuments on Nemrut Mountain was
as well intended.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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