FOREWORDS
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RECONSTRUCTION IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION FOR SERBIAN ORTHODOX RELIGIOUS SITES IN KOSOVO
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Church of the Holy Virgin Ljeviška
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R E CONSTRUC TIO N 33Full reconstruction of the auxiliary services building. W O R KS 33Third phase of lead roof replacement.
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PR OTEC TIVE 33General clearance of the site. I N T ERVENTIO NS 33New fence and gates. Replacement or repair of damaged doors, lintels, grills and windows. 33Replacement of stone pillar and capital of the biforium. 33New timber construction covered with lead to the first level of the belfry. 33Replacement of burnt beams of the belfry. Stabilization of the bell. 33Temporary plastic sheet roof covering installed to roof areas without lead cover. R E CONSTRUC TIO N 33Replacement of the lead roof cover over the lateral W O R KS aisles, the altar area and the belfry. 33Stone and brick work consolidation. 33Repairs to the exonarthex damaged surfaces. 33Repair of the belfry’s iron railings and reconstruction of the platform. 33Repair of the upper gallery, render and floors of the chapel. 33Replacement of burnt joinery and lintels. 33Reconstruction of the narthex timber gallery and staircase. 33Glazing of windows.
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The church was severely affected by fire in 2004. Damaged openings, belfry structure endangered due to the effects of fire, especially in the area of the biforium interior burnt and vandalised. Wall paintings covered in soot. Part of the fresco of the Virgin of Eleousa destroyed by hammering. Note: A large part of the lead roof cover was stolen in 2005.
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DAMAG E ASSESSMENT
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FURTHER 33No interventions carried out. I N T ERVENTIO NS R E CONSTRUC TIO N 33Cleaning of the site. W O R KS 33Reconstruction of the parish house. R E CONSTRUC TIO N FURTHER INTERVENTIONS NEEDED: W O R KS 33Reconstruction of the Guest House. 33Reconstruction of the perimeter wall. 33Landscaping. 33Restoration of the wall paintings (UNESCO).
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INTRODUCTION
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HOW THE RIC WORKS
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RESTORED SITES
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