Maghreb Heritage Training Courses I/II

Conservation training in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia

The Maghreb countries (Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco) have some of the most outstanding ancient buildings and archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, but many historic buildings and neighbourhoods have been left to decay, put to inappropriate use, or spoiled by insensitive development. A 1995 survey of heritage sites throughout the Maghreb revealed an urgent need for conservation,but there weren't enough people with the right skills to take action. Euromed Heritage I therefore funded three specialist two year post graduate courses for architects and conservators. It is hoped these projects will lead to new training initiatives by partner countries.