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International Council of Museums (ICOM)
It is based on internet sources
and information provided by museum colleagues
| Basic information (not yet confirmed by South Ossetian heritage specialists) |
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| Description: | The museum is also metioned as: - local museum (Encyclopedia Britannica) - regional history museum (greatestcities.com) |
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| History: | Established in1940/50ies. After Georgia-Ossetia conflict (1990/91) important materials were transfered to Vladikavkas (North Ossetia) |
| Collection: | materials of South Ossetian history: documents, copies, photos, posters, materials from archaeological excavatuions and paint8ng work by Ossetian artists. |
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| Branch: | ?? Museum of Military Glory, established after the World War II |
| Disaster related information Please, keep in mind that - due to the circumstances - all information are only reported and not proven. |
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| Previous damage | Reported damage and losses in the Georgia-Ossetia conflict in 1990/91 |
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Heavy damage to public buildings in Tskhinvali due to shelling, aerial attacks and street fighting in the first days of war. |
| Staff: | ? |
| Building: | According to an unconfirmed report it has been completely burned down. |
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