World Monuments Fund

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth in the U.S., a time to highlight the rich and diverse #cultures and #histories of Indigenous communities. Commemorate the end of this month by exploring a selection of #heritagesites that depict the diversity of Native American culture and highlight the importance of elevating Indigenous voices. Bears Ear National Monument, Utah— From gathering medicinal plants to communing with ancestors, the Bears Ears National Monument has long held deep meaning for the surrounding Indigenous tribes. WMF’s work aims to help ensure representation of Indigenous perspectives while promoting informed, #sustainabletourism practices. Walpi Village, First Mesi, Arizona— Walpi Village is a significant Native American site that represents traditional Hopi architecture and identity. Following Walpi's inclusion on the 2012 World Monuments Watch, WMF partnered with the village community on various efforts to ensure the continuation of a traditional Hopi way of life. Tutuveni Petroglyph Site, Hopi Tribal Land— The Tutuveni Petroglyph site boasts more than 5,000 Hopi clan symbols that were inscribed during the ceremonial pilgrimage to Ongtupqa, or the Grand Canyon, which for many Hopi is the point of their people's emergence into the world. In 2010, WMF collaborated with the Hopi Land Information Systems, Petrified Forest National Park, CyArk, and Redlands University to digitally #preserve the current state of the petroglyphs. Discover more about each of these sites: https://lnkd.in/euyqGcdY  +++++  World Monuments Fund's work at Bears Ears National Monument has been made possible, in part, by support from Butler Conservation; Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg; the Friends of Heritage Preservation; and by Nora McNeely Hurley and Manitou Fund. World Monuments Fund's work at Walpi Village has been made possible, in part, by support from the Ralph E. and Alma W. Burnham Fund. World Monument Fund's work at Tutuveni Petroglyph Site has been made possible, in part, by support from Friends of Heritage Preservation and Virginia James. 

🎉 We’re celebrating the completion of 12 years of work at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a 17th-century #Buddhist temple in #Thailand!  Earlier this month, we joined the U.S. Embassy Bangkok and the Fine Arts Department for a monumental ceremony celebrating our landmark #restoration project at the temple.  WMF’s work at Wat Chaiwatthanaram has transitioned from #emergencyresponse after the 2011 flood, to a focus on long-term #conservation. We aim to use conservation as a training tool to build capacity for the stewardship at both Wat Chaiwatthanaram and other #heritagesites in Thailand. Discover our work at Wat Chaiwatthanaram: https://lnkd.in/eYwpTwBa  Photos courtesy of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok +++++  World Monuments Fund's work at Wat Chaiwatthanaram has been made possible, in part, by support from The Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust, the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), the U.S. Embassy Bangkok, and Friends of Heritage Preservation.

This #WorldChildrensDay, see how WMF is working to empower the next generation to protect #culturalheritage through training programs at #heritage sites worldwide, including the Shwe-nandaw Kyaung in Myanmar. Starting in late 2017, we organized interactive programming for high school students across Mandalay to educate the next generation about Shwe-nandaw and encourage young people to consider jobs in the conservation field.  In 2019, this outreach program expanded to include local elementary students when Shwe-nandaw was visited by Mandalay International Science Academy. During their tour, students learned about Burmese history, the importance of Shwe-nandaw monastery, and the main threats to its continued survival: fire, water, and unmanaged visitation. After the visit, students created artwork illustrating their memories. Experience the conservation of Shwe-nandaw Kyaung through a child’s eyes: https://lnkd.in/eCb45NdX  ++++++  World Monuments Fund’s work at Shwe-nandaw Kyaung has been made possible, in part, by support from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), the U.S. Embassy Rangoon, the International Music and Art Foundation, and Tianaderrah Foundation / Nellie and Robert Gipson. 

World Monuments Fund is deeply committed to preserving cultural heritage in areas of conflict and joined the UNESCO emergency session yesterday in Paris. WMF applauds the decision to grant provisional enhanced protection to 34 heritage sites in #Lebanon. To safeguard heritage for future generations, we continue to call for the respect of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. Read on this United Nations decision: https://lnkd.in/eCsxbjYJ #worldheritage #crisisresponse #culturalheritage 📸: Baalbek, Lebanon. Historical buildings near this #UNESCO #WorldHeritage site were recently damaged by airstrikes. World Monuments Fund has worked at a variety of ancient sites across Lebanon, including in Tyre. Image credit to Marwan Naamani / ZUMA Press Wire

Intolerance of different religions and cultures can lead to the destruction of invaluable #culturalheritage, such as the 2014 destruction of Mam Rashan Shrine by Daesh (also known as ISIS) as part of a genocidal campaign to eradicate the Yazidi people’s faith in the Sinjar region of northern Iraq. On UNESCO’s #InternationalDayofTolerance, explore how WMF’s #conservation work is integral to safeguarding irreplaceable #culturalheritage, such as rebuilding Mam Rashan to help the Yazidis who have returned to Sinjar, and for those wishing to return, recover from this violent rupture.  By listing the site on the 2020 World Monuments Watch, we called for joint efforts to rebuild Mam Rashan Shrine with the goal of establishing mutual respect for minority communities that have been denied equality and recognition in the past. This nomination resulted in a grant from ALIPH - International alliance for the protection of heritage for the #reconstruction of the shrine according to its original design. Reconstruction was completed in September 2022. Learn more about how Mam Rashan was revived: https://lnkd.in/e9kkpdk  +++++  World Monuments Fund’s work at Mam Rashan Shrine has been made possible, in part, by support from ALIPH.

“The climate crisis is here. We can’t postpone protection. We must adapt—now.” - UN Secretary-General António Guterres This week is the UN Climate Change Conference, #COP29, in #Azerbaijan. WMF is proud to be on the ground advocating for #cultural solutions to #climate issues at this year’s conference. While #climatechange continues to impact both material and intangible heritage, preservation can help mitigate climate-related threats, helping communities become less vulnerable in the long term. Building on WMF’s longstanding dedication to combatting climate change, our Climate Heritage Initiative seeks to use #heritagepreservation to increase resilience. Explore our work at the nexus of climate change and heritage: https://lnkd.in/etv6AhPe  Yanacancha Huaqius Dams photo by Favio Ramirez. +++++  World Monuments Fund's Cultivating Resilience Program has been made possible by support from The Gerard B. Lambert Foundation.

📷  It’s Paris Photo’s opening day at the iconic Le Grand Palais – and our debut at the international #photography fair!     Come explore Heritage in Focus, World Monuments Fund’s collaboration with Magnum Foundation documenting select #culturalheritage sites included in our 2022 World Monuments Watch program.    In #Paris? Stop by booth P04 today through Sunday to view works by Fransisca Angela, Eric Gyamfi, Yael Martínez, and Víctor Zea (in partnership with Diego López Calvín).   Not in the French capital? Explore our entire Heritage in Focus series in print 📕 with Skira or online 💻 via Bloomberg Connects and Google Arts & Culture.   +++  Heritage in Focus has been made possible, in part, by support from Nora McNeely Hurley and Manitou Fund; Donna Perret Rosen; Lorna B. Goodman; The Donald A. Pels Charitable Trust; and Monika McLennan.

Join our latest Coastal Connections virtual workshop next week! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eM_n_g44 English Heritage #climatechange #culturalheritage

Today’s #KingTutDay! To celebrate, we’re highlighting one of the great accomplishments of the Egyptian pharaoh #Tutankhamun: the construction of Luxor Temple. Constructed over hundreds of years on the east bank of the #NileRiver, #LuxorTemple was a significant #religious center in ancient #Egypt. #KingTut completed major parts of Luxor Temple’s construction and is credited for decorating the Great Colonnade Hall around 1330 B.C.E.  However, time had taken its toll on the temple. Between 2001 and 2007, World Monuments Fund embarked on a project to #conserve over 1,000 deteriorating blocks and inscribed wall fragments, #stabilize of an outer section of the Colonnade Hall, and protect a life-size statue #QueenNefertari. Discover more of Luxor Temple: https://lnkd.in/dEaSj-HC 

Follow us to safeguard #culturalheritage 🏃    Congratulations to everyone who ran the NYC Marathon yesterday, including members of WMF staff! Thank you to marathon sponsor Tata Consultancy Services for their long-time support of our mission to protect worldwide #culturalheritage. #worldheritage #preservation #conservation