Iraq Museum, Baghdad, Iraq
CRAST is continuing the renovation of the Sumerian Gallery. The display cases were replaced, the layout was reorganized and the flooring and lighting were updated, but several works are still pending.
Iraq, several locations
The UNIBO anthropological mission continues its long-term fieldwork and the "Heritage in Our Hands" project, promoting a collaborative model connecting cultural heritage and intercultural education.
Iraq Museum, Baghdad, Iraq
During the first year of the project, various scientific instruments were already delivered to the Iraq Museum, and training activities are scheduled for January to train museum personnel in their use
Two one-month technical trainings on mudbrick production to be used for restoration purposes were organized by AVSI Foundation, one at the archaeological site of Aqar Quf and at Tell Muhammad.
Tell Muhammad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
From September to November 2025, the UNICT team carried out the restoration of the sacred area at the archaeological site of Tell Muhammad, in order to realize and develop the Archaeological Park
Aqar Quf, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
At Aqar Quf, the Unibo team carried on conservation and restoration activities on the Ziqqurat and the temple complex, while also implementing protective shelters over the excavation area.
Tell Muhammad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
A two days technical training was carried out by the UNICT team at the archaeological site of Tell Muhammad on the applied techniques for the structural repair of mudbrick architecture
Several locations in Iraq
In September and October 2025, UNIBO organized several meetings with local schools to raise awareness of the value of cultural heritage among local communities and promote active community involvement
Aqar Quf, Tell Ishchali, Baghdad Governatorare, Iraq
A two days technical training was carried out by UNIBO at the archaeological sites of Aqar Quf and Tell Ishchali on the applied techniques for the structural repair of mudbrick architecture
Iraq Museum, Baghdad, Iraq
A two days workshop was carried out by UNIBO on the conservation and restoration of cuneiform clay tablets and other clay objects, displaying different techniques and practices for their preservation
Aqar Quf, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Conservation of the mudbrick structures of the temple area of Aqar Quf (ancient Dur-Kurigalzu); heritage value assessment within the local community
In May 2025, the archaeological site of Aqar Quf was submitted for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of Iraq’s Tentative List of potential World Heritage properties
