180-year-old Chal Caravanserai; A legacy surrounded by oblivion and tower construction

The historic Chal caravanserai in Sangalaj neighborhood of Tehran, which is about 180 years old, has turned into a dilapidated building with small rented rooms in the absence of restoration and maintenance. A legacy whose cracked walls, iron doors, and the bitter narratives of its elderly heir tell of the oblivion of history in the shadow of urban development and emphasize the need for the accountability of cultural heritage custodians.

The historic Chal caravanserai in Sangalaj neighborhood of Tehran, which is about 180 years old, has turned into a dilapidated building with small rented rooms in the absence of restoration and maintenance. A legacy whose cracked walls, iron doors, and the bitter narratives of its elderly heir tell of the oblivion of history in the shadow of urban development and emphasize the need for the accountability of cultural heritage custodians.