Tehran – Phase 2 of the restoration and conservation project has begun at the south gate of the UNESCO listed Soltanier Dome, according to the director of World Heritage Sites.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, Abolfarai, director of Soltanier World Heritage Base, announced that the latest phase of work has begun, focusing on protecting, reinforcement, restoration and interpreting the memorial’s south gate, and is expected to continue until the end of November.
Repairs are carried out by skilled craftsmen from the site’s own heritage team. “This initiative is part of a broader plan to maintain one of the most exceptional stone structures of the Ilhonid era,” Ali said.
Additionally, the restoration work includes a nearby stone fortress, with some of its main sections already undergoing repairs, with some close completions.
“As the restoration and decoration pieces are completed, we hope to transform this globally important structure into a vibrant cultural tourism hub,” Ali added.
He emphasized that the continued recovery is a symbol of Iran’s lasting commitment to protecting cultural heritage despite its challenges.
Built under Orgite’s control between 1302 and 1312, the Soltanier dome is located in Zanjan and is considered a landmark of Persian and Islamic architecture. The octagonal spirit us features a 50-meter-high turquoise Faith Dome. This is the earliest known example of Iran’s double shell dome. Its elaborate interior decoration has been praised by historians, and renowned scholar Arthur Upham Pope describes it as “predicting the Taj Mahal” with his grand vision and vision.
According to UNESCO, the Spirit of Orgite is an important link and an important monument in the development of Islamic architecture in Central and Western Asia. Here, Ilhanid further developed ideas that had advanced during the classic Seljuk phase (11th to early 13th centuries), in which Iranian art gained distinction in the Islamic world, setting the stage for the Timurid period (late 14th to 15th centuries). Of particular relevance are the double shell structures of the Spirit US dome (inner and outer shells) and the materials and themes used in their interior decoration.
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