Objectives
The Municipality of Yerevan has engaged in a strategy of sustainable tourism based on the promotion of historical and cultural heritage. In this context, it launched in 2017, with the support of the AIMF and in partnership with the Erebouni Museum, CRAterre, and the City of Geneva, a project entitled “Conservation, Restoration and Enhancement of the Archaeological Site of Erebouni for the Development of Tourism in Yerevan and Armenia”.
This project was part of the celebration of the 2800th anniversary of the founding of Erebouni in 2018 and aimed to strengthen the site’s attractiveness while developing local skills in heritage conservation and tourism management. Despite disruptions caused by the Velvet Revolution of 2018 and subsequent political and sanitary challenges, several training sessions and cultural activities were successfully implemented, notably during the Francophonie Summit held in Yerevan in October 2018.
Results
Strengthening the maintenance system for all archaeological sites in Yerevan (Erebouni, Karmir Blour, etc.)
- Collection of raw materials and identification of resource persons for the production of adobe bricks and earthen plaster
- Development and implementation of a material testing protocol
- Training in understanding the circumstances and processes of deterioration
- Training of craftsmen and production of materials
Strengthening the project management capacities of the City Council and the Museum in coordinating stakeholders in heritage tourism development, case study of the Erebouni and/or Karmir Blour site museum
- Training in facilitation and mediation using the ElemenTerre educational kit
- Production of tourism promotion materials (public photo competition “Yerevan Regards, photographic context,” Yerevan new regards Workshop)
- Dialogue between stakeholders on the promotion of archaeological sites
- Promotion of the project in the Francophonie
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Patners
Mairie d’Erevan, Fondation Erevan, Musée-réserve historique et archéologique Erebouni
Funding
AIMF/MCC
