As a follow up to its earlier workshop on conservation, EFT in collaboration with the Culture Department, Government of Sindh organized a successful seven day training workshop on Conservation of Cultural Heritage at the National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi from January 7 to 13, 2012. Eminent archaeologist Dr. Rafique Mughal conducted the workshop.
The speakers included Dr. Esther Park (from Korea), Engr. Mohanlal Ochani and Arch. Javeria Shaikh. The participants were informed of the latest developments in the field of heritage conservation theories, principles, policies and practices adopted and used at national and international levels. The workshop organized field visits to the Heritage Sites at Makli Hills, Thatta, Kalhora and Talpur monuments at Hyderabad and archaeological site at Bhanbhore.
No fewer than 32 young engineers, architects, archaeologists, artists, art historians and members of the private sector took part in the workshop. Such workshops are an ongoing activity.