Emergency restoration begins on Jabalieh Dome in Kerman
The emergency restoration of the historic Jabalieh Dome in Kerman Province has commenced following approval by the Technical Council and is being carried out by a qualified contractor, according to the deputy head of Kerman Province’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization.
The announcement comes amid recent reports circulating on social media alleging improper restoration practices at the site, ISNA wrote.
Farnaz Farahi-Moqaddam confirmed that signs of moisture damage and environmental erosion prompted the issue to be raised in the Technical Council, which approved urgent restoration measures.
“The last major restoration of the Jabalieh Dome was carried out in 2012, but recent technical assessments indicated that continued erosion could cause serious structural damage and even pose a safety risk to visitors,” she explained.
Farahi-Moqaddam added that following thorough monitoring and technical evaluations, emergency restoration work is now underway. “The restoration workshop is fully active. Initial phases are being conducted using traditional plaster, and in the final stage, the mortar will be carefully matched to the original color and texture of the structure,” she added.
The Jabalieh Dome, also known as the Gabri Dome, is a historic stone-and-gypsum structure dating back to the Sassanian era. The octagonal building is one of the most iconic remnants of early Persian architecture in the region.