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Abu
Dhabi revamps heritage sites
Sunday October 31, 2010 11:33:02 PM,
WAM
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Abu Dhabi:
Abu Dhabi has revamped 25 historical buildings in Al Ain city as
part of its project to preserve the architectural heritage of the
Emirates.
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) announced
the completion of the first phase of its programme, which covered
the historic buildings which were originally built with mud or
stone.
The project includes setting up fences around the sites,
strengthening walls, installing temporary roofs, and reforming
clay bricks and cracks.
With the end of the first phase, more than 25 historically
important sites in the city of Al Ain were completed.
The Department of Conservation has already began the second phase
of the restoration work which is expected to be completed by the
end of this year.
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