Fars Province launches major heritage restoration initiative
Deputy head of Fars Province’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization for cultural heritage affairs announced the implementation of restoration and revitalization operations for 34 historical buildings across various parts of the province.
He stated that these projects aim to protect Fars Province’s valuable heritage and create a foundation for sustainable tourism development, according to chtn.ir.
Sadeq Zare’ said that the Fars Province’s Cultural Heritage Department has developed a comprehensive plan this year for the maintenance and restoration of historical monuments, seeking both to safeguard the legacy of the past and to make these sites accessible for tourism purposes.
Emphasizing that Fars Province is a treasure trove of Iran’s history and civilization, Zare’ added that preserving its historical monuments is equivalent to honoring the nation’s cultural and national identity.
Zare’ mentioned the restoration of the Sassanid Palace in Sarvestan as one of the key projects, explaining that the construction of restrooms, repair of the base building, and restoration of the main structure are among the undertaken activities in this complex.
Referring to restoration projects in Shiraz, he noted that the restoration and organization of the Hafezieh Mausoleum, the Haft Tanan Garden Museum, New Mosque (Masjed-Now), Fath Mosque, Qods Mosque, and the historical Salehi, Alamdari, and Barekat houses have also begun.
The official also noted that attention has been given to religious and public monuments, saying that the restoration of the Jaame (Grand) Mosque of Neyriz, the Jaame Mosque and grain storage of Darab, the Suryian Jaame Mosque of Bavanat, as well as the Ali Khan and Baqer Khan mosques and the old bathhouse of Deh Kohneh in Lamerd, are currently in progress.
He referred to ongoing research activities, adding that registering the intangible heritage of Shiraz and Jahrom and completing the archaeological map of Sarchehan are also on the agenda.
Zare’ emphasized that the development of research and scientific documentation complements physical and structural restoration efforts in the field of cultural heritage and plays an important role in passing on knowledge and experience to future generations.
Fars Province, home to globally recognized heritage sites such as Persepolis, Pasargadae, and the historic city of Shiraz, is one of Iran’s richest regions in terms of cultural and historical assets. Experts believe that these restoration initiatives will not only preserve the province’s ancient identity but also strengthen its position as a key destination for cultural tourism, attracting both domestic and international visitors.