Thimlich Ohinga Cultural Landscape
A State of Disrepair
Although part of a national monument designated in 1981, several portions of the site's stone walls have fallen into disrepair.
2000 and 2002 World Monuments Watch
After the inclusion of Thimlich Ohinga on the 2000 Watch, the site was selected to receive funding from American Express, enabling the completion of a conditions survey and photographic documentation of the site. General landscaping was done to remove much of the accumulated brush and a fence was built to regulate visitors to the site. Many portions of the massive wall were also restored.
In addition, the project explored and documented the cultural values of the site and encouraged the interpretation and public dissemination of the history and evolution of the site to demonstrate its continuing connection to the community and to inform the public and visitors of the importance of the site. The conservation project was completed in two years.
World Monuments Watch
Through the World Monuments Watch, WMF collaborates with local partners to design and implement targeted conservation programs—including advocacy, planning, education, and physical interventions in the historic built environment—to improve human well-being through cultural heritage preservation.