DEVELOPMENT OF THE KOYA HERITAGE MUSEUM

This project was dedicated to improving and supporting a small local heritage museum within the historic Qishla in Koya. This undertaking aided in the professional preservation and conservation of archaeological artifacts from the Koya Museum. The object collection has increased over the past years through donations of chance-finds by locals and recent archaeological excavations in the area. These artifacts span a remarkable time period, ranging from prehistoric eras to the late Ottoman period.

In collaboration with the Koya Heritage Museum and TARII, a well-trained team from the Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage conducted the conservation work of 150 artifacts for the Museum. During this project, the objects were photographed cleaned, conserved, and catalogued, while mounts were also prepared. A customized cabinet was also constructed. Future efforts will include the construction of additional cabinets and the detailed curation of the museum.

The Koya Heritage Museum project was a joint effort between the Museum, TARII, and the Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage. It was funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.