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  • World Heritage site of Arg-e Bam, Iran, Oct. 2011. Credits: Mariana Correia
  • The castle Basgo, Ladakh, 14th Century, Indus valley, India. Credits: John Hurd
  • Archeological site of Chan Chan, Trujillo, Perú. Credits: Amanda Rivera Vidal

Statement concerning the earthquake in Morocco and damage caused to architectural heritage

We are deeply saddened by the recent earthquake in Morocco and subsequent loss of human life. No consolation can be offered for this human tragedy. From ICOMOS-Spain, ISCEAH (International Scientific Committee on Earthen Architectural Heritage) and CIAV (International Scientific Committee on Vernacular Architecture) we would like to transmit our deepest heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who have lost their lives or been wounded as a result of this earthquake.

Moreover, the damage caused to vernacular and monumental architectural heritage has been extensive. It has been disheartening to see how in some cases the media have reported that the collapse of buildings is due to them being “old houses, built of clay and adobe.” In relation to this, ICOMOS-Spain, ISCEAH and CIAV would like to state the following:

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Call for Expressions of Interest to host and organize the 15th TERRA World Congress on Earthen Architectural Heritage

The International Scientific Committee on Earthen Architectural Heritage (ISCEAH) is issuing a Call for Expressions of Interest to find organizations and countries interested in organizing and hosting the 15th TERRA World Congress. The TERRA Congress is a worldwide meeting whose themes relate to the study and conservation of earthen architectural, archaeological and cultural landscape heritage, as well as contemporary earthen architecture.

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TERRA 2022 World Congress on Earthen Architecture – Santa Fe, NM (USA)

From June 6 to 10, took place the 13th World Congress on Earthen Architecture TERRA 2022 in Santa Fe, NM (USA). Organized by Getty Conservation Institute, National Park Service, Vanishing Treasures Program and University of Pennsylvania, Stuart Weitzman School of Design. Under the aegis of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, International Scientific Committee on the Conservation of the Earthen Architectural Heritage.

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WEBINAR Terra 2022 virtual lead-up: Celebrating 50 years of TERRA events

On Tuesday 24 May 6pm CET, in the context of the Terra 2022 13th World Congress on Earthen Architectural Heritage and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first international colloquium held in Yazd, in 1972, ICOMOS-ISCEAH | International Scientific Committee on Earthen Architectural Heritage is pleased to invite you  to join our ISCEAH talk with most of our honorary members, sharing their experience and knowledge in earthen architectural heritage.

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