Narrative Description of Project
This project responds to UNESCO’s directives following the inclusion of the city of Babylon on UNESCO’s international list, by converting the city’s Presidential Palace into a museum, due to its expansive size, distinctive location, and the large halls it contains.
In line with the local government’s initiative, represented by the Babylon Governorate, to develop the city and enhance its role in promoting both local and international tourism, which in turn increases investment opportunities and expands the governorate’s revenues, this project offers an opportunity to spotlight the history of Babylon as reflected in its rich heritage and its relics from both the Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations.
The project aims to preserve heritage and antiquities through specialized care of artifacts to ensure they remain in optimal condition, stimulate the tourism sector and boost investment in it, engage experts and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and research in the field of antiquities, involve the public education sector and universities in the preparation of guidebooks, brochures, and audiovisual materials online, organize workshops and educational programs, and activate the local economy, entertainment, and commerce.
Description of Actual Services Provided
The scope of work includes the following:
