Emergency Conservation of Mes Aynak Archaeological Site
Sector: Commercial • Location: Mes Aynak, Logar, Afghanistan
Source: Aga Khan Development Network
Emergency conservation project to prevent further loss and damage to key artifacts and heritage at the Mes Aynak archaeological site, a significant third-seventh century Buddhist settlement in Logar, Afghanistan. The project includes compiling a comprehensive record of the site, building and expanding temporary protective shelters, installing a drainage system, consolidating archaeological and arc
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Commercial
- Location
- Mes Aynak, Logar, Afghanistan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Aga Khan Development Network
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Original status | under conservation |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Emergency conservation project to prevent further loss and damage to key artifacts and heritage at the Mes Aynak archaeological site, a significant third-seventh century Buddhist settlement in Logar, Afghanistan. The project includes compiling a comprehensive record of the site, building and expanding temporary protective shelters, installing a drainage system, consolidating archaeological and architectural remains, and launching a pilot programme for salvage and relocation of select artifacts. |
Original sector | Cultural Heritage |
Location
Country | Afghanistan |
State | Logar |
City | Mes Aynak |
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Source | Aga Khan Development Network |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-20 |
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