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INTERVENTIONS
IMPLEMENTED 2001–2006
PLANNED
IMPLEMENTED 2006–2014
archaeological research Construction of the kitchen in 2004–2005, Leontije’s Dormitory was renovated.
Refurbishment of the churchyard Reconstruction of the heating facility Fire-fighting measures
Conservation professionals of the institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of the Republic of Serbia carried out the conservation of wall paintings in the chapel of St. Nicholas and a part of the narthex. Between 2010 and 2013, a new dormitory was built at the site where the Prizren Dormitory once stood. The enclosing wall and the gate were repaired.
Geodetic survey
Partial conservation of fres- cos in the church of the Holy Mother of God Hodegetria (Pilot project in cooperation with iNTeRSOS)
Damp elimination project; Consolidation of the perimeter wall Consolidation of ancillary buildings Reparation of the water-supply and the construction of a well
Fire-fighting measures
Between 2005 and 2007, large-scale works aimed at consolidating and reconstructing the churches and the narthex were carried out. On that occasion, the façades were reconstructed to their design in the 14th century.
in 2013, owing to a Russian donation that came through UNeSCO, conservation experts of the Provincial institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments in Novi Sad carried out a large-scale conservation and restoration of the frescos in the church of the Holy Hodegetria.
u Reparation of the lead roof
Between 2005 and 2008, the structure of the church was repaired, the roofing was replaced and a new gallery and a staircase leading toward the belfry were built. During the same period, a souvenir shop next to the church was restored and a new parish house was built.
Between 2011 and 2013, conservation and restoration works were undertaken
on the burnt and severely damaged wall paintings in the church and the exonarthex.
Construction of a heating facility in the dormitory
The burnt dormitories were renovated in 2012–13.
INTERVENTIONS
IMPLEMENTED 2001–2006
PLANNED
IMPLEMENTED 2006–2014
Consolidation of the church; Reconstruction of the water supply
in 2009, Serbian conservation specialists fully conserved and restored the frescos; the project was sponsored by UNeSCO.
Reconstruction of electri- city and water supply
The monastery complex has recently been restored.
The dormitory was renovated and the monastery yard was refurbished.
** Further information: Ibid.
–interventions by the Reconstruction implementation Commission for Orthodox Religious Sites in Kosovo; source: Serbian Orthodox Church
CC – Coordination Center for Kosovo and Metohija; MC – MNeMOSYNe Center; iPCMRS – institute for the Protec- tion of Cultural Monuments of the Republic of Serbia; SOC – Serbian Orthodox Church; Coe – Council of europe
The Destruction of Serbia’s Patrimonial Sites in Kosovo
* Further information: Project Urgent Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Metohija: Final Report, Bel- grade: MNeMOSYNe, 2003, pp. 370–384; Coordination Center for Kosovo and Metohija
** Further information: Ibid.
CC – Coordination Center for Kosovo and Metohija; MC – MNeMOSYNe Center; iPCMRS – institute for the Protec-
tion of Cultural Monuments of the Republic of Serbia ре; SOC – Serbian Orthodox Church; Coe – Council of europe
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