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This is the tenth conference to be organized by the earthen architecture
community under the aegis of ICOMOS since 1972, and the first to be
held in Africa. It provides a unique opportunity to discuss and observe
firsthand conservation issues particular to sub-Saharan Africa, a
region rich in earthen architecture. During this conference, specialists
will present papers and posters that reflect the latest research and
practices in the study and conservation of earthen architecture worldwide.
The languages in official use during the conference will be French
and English. A four-day postconference tour to Tombouctou, Mopti,
Bandiagara and Djenné will be organized for a maximum of
one hundred participants. Funding opportunities for participants
from developing countries to attend the conference will be available.
The main themes for discussion:
- Earthen architecture in Mali;
- Conservation and management of archaeological sites;
- Conservation of living sites (cities, settlements, cultural
landscapes);
- Challenges and opportunities of conservation and development;
- Local knowledge systems and intangible aspects of earthen architecture;
- Standards and guidelines for new and existing structures;
- Seismic and other natural forces;
- Advances in research.
Registration for the conference is open. Abstracts for papers and
posters will be accepted until April 15, 2007
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