Publications

This volume is a compendium of contributions from instructors of the ICCROM-ATHAR core regional courses.


Series: Selected Readings from ICCROM-ATHAR Number 1

This book examines in depth the conservation history of a pearl of Islamic built heritage, the historic city of Cairo, to offer guidelines for cultural heritage professionals and students.

Series: Selected Readings from ICCROM-ATHAR Number 3

This book addresses approaches and methodologies for the conservation of building materials in the Gulf. Using Muharraq, Bahrain as its case study, it explores methods of analysis, diagnosis and treatment of masonry structures.

Series: Selected Readings from ICCROM-ATHAR Number 2

Around the world, religious sites dominate the lists of protected heritage properties. As a result, the needs of a community, who regard these spaces as functional and sacred, must be balanced with the demands of heritage conservation practices and site management.

Series: ICCROM CHA Conservation Forum Series Number 1

SOIMA: Unlocking Sound and Image Heritage is a web-based and freely downloadable book that offers tips and advice from dedicated professionals from all corners of the world, for the preservation and creative use of sound and image heritage.

This manual offers a comprehensive understanding of risk management applied to the preservation of heritage assets, whether collections, buildings or sites.

This guide is an abridged version of The ABC Method. It explains the ABC Method using many images, basic examples and simple exercises.

This book, published as part of the AFRICA 2009 Programme, presents the legal frameworks for immovable cultural heritage protection in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa.

Series: Conservation Studies Number 9

Glossary of conservation terminology (Arabic-English and English-Arabic) developed by Dr Hossam Mahdy for the ATHAR programme and intended for conservation professionals working in the Arab region. This is a preliminary document distributed to invite discussion and comments.

مسرد لمصطلحات الحفظ (العربية-الإنجليزية والإنجليزية-العربية) التي وضعها الدكتور حسام مهدي لبرنامج الأثار والمخصصة لمهنيي الحفظ العاملين في المنطقة العربية. وهذه وثيقة أولية موزعة لدعوة المناقشة والتعليقات.