For Iran: When Mirrors Broke, the Columns Stood
Historic buildings are not just brick and plaster. They hold memory. They carry the work of craftsmen, the imagination of architects, and the lives of the many people who passed through them over time. To lose one is never only to lose a structure. It is to lose something shared and irreplaceable. Read Article
Naqsh-e Jahan Square: Preservation or Exploitation?!
Restoration work on the second floor of Naqsh-e Jahan Square has begun under the supervision of the private sector, with plans for its future commercial operation by a private investor. This comes despite the fact that many critical questions surrounding the project remain unanswered. Article at Isfahan Ziba
Kamar-Zarrin on the Verge of Becoming an Open-Air Museum
Excavations in the “Kamar-Zarrin Passage” reveal 1,500 years of continuous life in this historic zone, which is slated to become an open-air urban museum. However, the approaching cold and seasonal rains pose a serious threat to the newly uncovered layers, prompting calls for the city administration to swiftly implement a practical plan for protection and […]