World Monuments Fund (WMF)
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Prize goes to firm for restoration of a monument to ‘civic Communism’
Monte Albán, the ancient capital of the Zapotec people, was damaged by earthquakes in 2017
In many cases, the funding will be used to help prevent future damage, including public outreach and scientific research
The biennial award was established to help preserve Modern architecture
The organisations will survey the condition of the country’s historic sites and then raise money for their restoration