Hadim Suleiman Aga Mosque Complex - <p><font style="font-size: 13px;">This final report details results of the renovation of the Hadum Mosque, severely damaged in 1999 when all other buildings in the mosque complex were destroyed during fighting in the region.&nbsp; According to the report, the restoration was intended to <br></font></p><blockquote><p><font style="font-size: 13px;">contribute to the preservation of the multi-religious
built heritage of Kosovo" by preserving "a civic symbol of Gjakova... restoring the
exterior and the yard of the mosque according to international conservation and
restoration principles. </font></p></blockquote><p><font style="font-size: 13px;"><br>The restoration consisted of 12 discreet tasks: </font></p><blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp; Restoration
and reconstruction of minaret;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Stone
conservation of the walls, columns, window frames and doorframe stones;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Painting
conservation in the portico;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Restoration
of the praying hall cupola;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">5.&nbsp;&nbsp; Restoration
of the portico stone cornice;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">6.&nbsp;&nbsp; Works
with the purpose to decrease the humidity in the foundation and stone walls;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">7.&nbsp;&nbsp; Drainages
all around the mosque;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">8.&nbsp;&nbsp; Paths and
pavement around the mosque;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">9.&nbsp;&nbsp; New floor
brick tiles in the portico;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">10. Restoration
of the entrance door to the praying hall and production of new doors in the
minaret;</font></p><p>

</p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="font-size: 13px;">11. Restoration
of the yard and the surrounding walls;</font></p><p><font style="font-size: 13px;">

12. Maintenance
program and seminars on the site.</font></p></blockquote><p><font style="font-size: 13px;">The report contains 4 pages of photographs and 14 drawings that include plans, elevations, and sections.&nbsp; </font></p><br>
Final Report Regarding the Restoration of the Hadum Mosque
Type
report
Year
2005

This final report details results of the renovation of the Hadum Mosque, severely damaged in 1999 when all other buildings in the mosque complex were destroyed during fighting in the region.  According to the report, the restoration was intended to

contribute to the preservation of the multi-religious built heritage of Kosovo" by preserving "a civic symbol of Gjakova... restoring the exterior and the yard of the mosque according to international conservation and restoration principles.


The restoration consisted of 12 discreet tasks:

1.   Restoration and reconstruction of minaret;

2.   Stone conservation of the walls, columns, window frames and doorframe stones;

3.   Painting conservation in the portico;

4.   Restoration of the praying hall cupola;

5.   Restoration of the portico stone cornice;

6.   Works with the purpose to decrease the humidity in the foundation and stone walls;

7.   Drainages all around the mosque;

8.   Paths and pavement around the mosque;

9.   New floor brick tiles in the portico;

10. Restoration of the entrance door to the praying hall and production of new doors in the minaret;

11. Restoration of the yard and the surrounding walls;

12. Maintenance program and seminars on the site.

The report contains 4 pages of photographs and 14 drawings that include plans, elevations, and sections. 


Citation
Packard Humanitarian Foundation-KCHP and Cultural Heritage without Borders-Sweden. Final Report Regarding the Restoration Work of the Hadum Mosque in Gjakova, Kosava, 2003-2005. Report. ca. 2006.
Associated Sites
Authorities
Copyright
Packard Humanitarian Foundation-KCHP, Cultural Heritage without Borders-Sweden
Country
Kosovo
Language
English
Building Usages
religious
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