Tuyserkan Historic Fabric Under Inspection Ahead of Rains

The deputy head of cultural heritage at the Hamadan Provincial Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said that, on the eve of the rainy season and to assess the restoration and safety status of historic buildings, a field visit was made to the historic fabric and registered buildings of Tuyserkan county.

The Deputy Director of Cultural Heritage of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Hamedan province said: On the eve of the beginning of the rainy season and in order to check the restoration and safety status of historical buildings, a field visit was made to the historical context and registered buildings of Tuiserkan city.

According to the reporter of Arya Heritage, Hamidreza Heidari said on Wednesday, October 22: During this visit, the head of Tuisarkan's historical context along with the head of the Cultural Heritage Preservation and Restoration Unit, while visiting the old neighborhoods and the valuable urban context, closely monitored the preservation and restoration of historical buildings.

The Deputy Director of Cultural Heritage of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Hamadan Province continued: The main purpose of this visit is to assess the possible damage caused by moisture intrusion, erosion and structural destruction on the eve of the cold season and rains, and during this visit, the experts carefully examined the vulnerable points, the condition of roofs and water channels, and identified and recorded the items that require immediate repair.

He added: Considering the forecast of seasonal rains, it is necessary to take timely action for emergency repairs and to secure the buildings, these monitorings will help us to plan carefully for the protection of cultural heritage before irreparable damage occurs.

Heydari stated: The historical context of Tuisarkan, as the cultural identity of this city, needs continuous attention and cooperation of the executive bodies and private owners in order to be resistant to atmospheric factors and wear and tear.

Emphasizing the necessity of accurate documentation of the condition of the buildings, Hamedan's vice president of cultural heritage stated: Based on this visit, restoration projects will be prioritized and the necessary files will be compiled to secure credit and implement conservation operations. It was also decided to continue periodic monitoring during the rainy season.

The historical context of Tuysarkan is considered one of the valuable contexts of Hamedan province, with dozens of significant works registered in the list of national monuments, whose protection and restoration play a significant role in the development of cultural tourism and the transfer of historical identity to future generations.