TEHRAN – The Niavaran Cultural and Historical Complex in northern Tehran has launched a major project aimed at documenting its iconic artifacts using advanced photogrammetry techniques.
The project is part of the complex’s broader efforts to utilize modern technology to preserve, document, and make accessible cultural and historical treasures.
On Tuesday, Niavaran Complex Director Bijan Moqaddam shared details of the project and emphasized the importance of introducing innovative technologies to protect Iran’s rich cultural heritage. “As one of the richest collections of cultural and artistic heritage in Iran and the world, the Niavaran Complex has taken an important step towards the use of cutting-edge technology to protect, document and disseminate information.” he explained.
The main objective of this project is to increase public access to historical and artistic works, while creating an online archive of the complex’s most important works. We also aim to implement preventive conservation strategies and ensure the long-term protection of the artifacts.
More than 100 significant objects in the collection will be documented using photogrammetry techniques, including the creation of three-dimensional and gigapixel models, and orthophoto imaging, Moqaddam added.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Mokadam emphasized that proper documentation of museum collections is essential for effective long-term preservation and standard maintenance. “Accurate documentation not only provides comprehensive basic data about the object, but also forms the basis for developing long-term conservation plans,” he said.
In recent years, 3D documentation has emerged as a logical complement to traditional museum documentation methods. Depending on your project goals, budget, and needs, techniques such as laser scanning, optical scanning, and photogrammetry may be used.
Explaining the benefits of photogrammetry, Mokhaddam said it is a non-contact technique that uses photographs to measure and interpret the shape of objects. This method is very effective for museum documentation, allowing you to create high-resolution and accurate 3D models. Photogrammetry’s ability to quickly capture detail and reproduce accurate color at a relatively low cost makes it an ideal tool for digitizing and documenting cultural artifacts.
“This project is undoubtedly one of the pioneering efforts to preserve, showcase and document the intricate details of Iran’s cultural heritage. It is consistent with the broader strategy of the Niabaran Cultural and Historical Complex.” Mokadam said. “By focusing on 3D documentation and leveraging advanced technology, this initiative has the potential to serve as a successful model for other museums and heritage centers considering digitizing their cultural and historical collections. There is.”
He concluded by highlighting the potential of modern documentation methods to create comprehensive digital archives, prevent the loss of heritage-related information, and foster research and collaboration across the academic community.
Covering an area of approximately 11 hectares, the Niavaran Cultural and Historical Complex consists of several landmark buildings, museums and monuments built during the late Pahlavi and Qajar dynasties of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The history of this palace complex dates back approximately 280 years, when Fat Ali Shah of the Qajar dynasty ordered the construction of a summer palace in the countryside of the then capital. The two-storey Ahmad Shahi Pavilion is one of the highlights of the complex. The 9,000 square meter palace complex is decorated throughout with magnificent stucco, mirror and tilework. Its architecture boasts a fusion of pre-Islamic and post-Islamic art.
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