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ST GEORGE ARMENIAN CHURCH IN MARDIN, TURKEY AMONG 7 MOST ENDANGERED MONUMENTS OF EUROPE
11:19, 13 June, 2013
YEREVAN, JUNE 13, ARMENPRESS. "Europa Nostra" organization has
published the list of 7 most endangered monuments and sites of
Europe. ICOMOS/Armenia NGO informed "Armenpress" that St George
Armenian Church in Mardin, Turkey (Western Armenia, the Diyarbakir
Vilayet, currently administrative centre of the Mardin Vilayet) has
also appeared in the list of the 7 most endangered monuments and sites.
The statement of "Europa Nostra" organization runs as follows: "For
15 centuries the Church of St. George was the spiritual home of the
large Armenian community in the Turkish city of Mardin. This Grade I
registered historical building was founded in 420 AD and was in use
until 1915, when the Armenian population left the city. In spite of
its outstanding historical and cultural importance, this monument is
currently in an advance state of decay.
Europa Nostra Turkey, with the support of the owner, the Mardin
Armenian Catholic Church Community Foundation, is strongly committed to
rescuing this tangible witness of Turkey's multicultural history. The
preservation of the church and its annexes would enable the future
generations to understand the contribution of Armenian people
to Mardin's history and identity and, at the same time, allow a
wider public to appreciate their cultural expressions andartistic
achievements. The local authorities, who are also aware of the
economic advantages from future tourism development, are supportive
of restoration projects in their town, but their endeavours need to
be encouraged and supported by national and European partners."
Europa Nostra campaigns side by side with our members, organisations
and individuals, to oppose threats to cultural heritage objects and
sites from all over Europe. Saving endangered heritage, be they
monuments, buildings or landscapes, lies at the heart of Europa
Nostra mission.
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Europa Nostra has launched
its new flagship programme: "The 7 Most Endangered", with the European
Investment Bank, represented by the EIB Institute, as a founding
partner. This programme will identify endangered monuments and
sites in Europe and mobilize public and private partners on a local,
national and European level to find a sustainable and viable future
for those sites.
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/722442/st-george-armenian-church-in-mardin-turkey-among-7-most-endangered-monuments-of-europe.html
11:19, 13 June, 2013
YEREVAN, JUNE 13, ARMENPRESS. "Europa Nostra" organization has
published the list of 7 most endangered monuments and sites of
Europe. ICOMOS/Armenia NGO informed "Armenpress" that St George
Armenian Church in Mardin, Turkey (Western Armenia, the Diyarbakir
Vilayet, currently administrative centre of the Mardin Vilayet) has
also appeared in the list of the 7 most endangered monuments and sites.
The statement of "Europa Nostra" organization runs as follows: "For
15 centuries the Church of St. George was the spiritual home of the
large Armenian community in the Turkish city of Mardin. This Grade I
registered historical building was founded in 420 AD and was in use
until 1915, when the Armenian population left the city. In spite of
its outstanding historical and cultural importance, this monument is
currently in an advance state of decay.
Europa Nostra Turkey, with the support of the owner, the Mardin
Armenian Catholic Church Community Foundation, is strongly committed to
rescuing this tangible witness of Turkey's multicultural history. The
preservation of the church and its annexes would enable the future
generations to understand the contribution of Armenian people
to Mardin's history and identity and, at the same time, allow a
wider public to appreciate their cultural expressions andartistic
achievements. The local authorities, who are also aware of the
economic advantages from future tourism development, are supportive
of restoration projects in their town, but their endeavours need to
be encouraged and supported by national and European partners."
Europa Nostra campaigns side by side with our members, organisations
and individuals, to oppose threats to cultural heritage objects and
sites from all over Europe. Saving endangered heritage, be they
monuments, buildings or landscapes, lies at the heart of Europa
Nostra mission.
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Europa Nostra has launched
its new flagship programme: "The 7 Most Endangered", with the European
Investment Bank, represented by the EIB Institute, as a founding
partner. This programme will identify endangered monuments and
sites in Europe and mobilize public and private partners on a local,
national and European level to find a sustainable and viable future
for those sites.
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/722442/st-george-armenian-church-in-mardin-turkey-among-7-most-endangered-monuments-of-europe.html