Public Support Needed to Protect Historical Sites

The acting head of the Kermanshah Provincial Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts stressed the need for public support to protect cultural heritage, saying nearly 5,000 historical sites have been identified in Kermanshah Province.

The head of Kermanshah's cultural heritage raised the issue in the "Trend" program;

The head of Kermanshah's General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, while emphasizing the need for public support to protect cultural heritage, said: There are nearly 5,000 identified historical works in Kermanshah province.

According to Aria's Heritage Reporter, Kiyomarth Azami appeared on Zagros Network's "Trend" TV program on Monday, October 20, while responding to people's demands in various areas of this general administration, he announced comprehensive planning for the protection of historical monuments and the development of handicraft markets in the province.

The Acting General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Kermanshah emphasized the importance of public participation in the protection of cultural heritage and stated: Effective and sustainable protection of historical works and buildings is not possible without the support and concern of the people and the all-round cooperation of other executive bodies, and these ancient capitals belong to the whole society.

Referring to the rich historical capacities of the province, he added: so far, nearly 5,000 historical monuments have been identified in Kermanshah province, 50% of which have been registered in the national register, and the annual review and registration process of qualified works continues.

Azami further pointed to the handicraft sector and its importance in the economic prosperity of the province and said: With the aim of supporting local artists and creating sustainable employment, the permanent handicraft exhibition of Ravansar city will be put into operation this year.

The head of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Kermanshah Province also emphasized the need to develop the sales infrastructure and reminded: the planning of the General Directorate is focused on the expansion and establishment of permanent handicraft markets in all city centers of the province in order to provide a reliable and continuous platform for the supply of handmade products by artists and producers.