Protecting Sirjan's Sang Castle Honors the Region's Identity and Civilizational Heritage

The head of the Center for Registration, Preservation and Revival of Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, during a visit to the historical complex of Sang Castle in Sirjan, announced plans to strengthen and protect the complex's stone pulpit and to pursue restoration work on the castle in cooperation with Gol Gohar Mining and Industrial Company.

Head of the Registration Center of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage:

The head of the Center for Registration, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, during a visit to the historical complex of the Sirjan Stone Castle, informed about the planning for the fortification and protection of the stone pulpit of this complex and the follow-up of the restoration measures of the castle in cooperation with the Golgohar Mining and Industrial Company.

According to the report of Aria Heritage reporter, Alireza Izadi visited the historical complex of Seng Sirjan Castle on Wednesday, Mehr 22, 1405, accompanied by Seyed Moyed Mohsennejad, Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Kerman Province and a group of restoration experts.

On the sidelines of this visit, the head of the Center for Registration, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, referring to the issue of Seng Sirjan Castle in his meeting with the Governor of Kerman last week, said: Following this meeting and with the order of the Governor of Kerman and the planning of the Director General of Cultural Heritage of the province, today we visited this historical complex to examine its condition from the point of view of archeology, architecture and restoration needs.

Emphasizing the historical and architectural values of Seng Sirjan Castle, he added: This complex is considered one of the most valuable historical sites in the city, and its protection, in addition to protecting historical monuments, plays a significant role in preserving the cultural identity and civilizational background of Sirjan.

Referring to the state of the stone pulpit of this historical complex, Izadi said: With the presence of restoration experts, protection measures for this work have been prioritized, and at the first stage, the strengthening of the stone pulpit and the control of its environmental erosion process are on the agenda, and then, after documenting and recording the current state of the work, it will be moved to a safe place for more effective preservation and protection.

The head of the registration center of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage further stated: Considering the historical value of the stone pulpit and the necessity of providing the possibility of public visits, the construction of a similar example in real dimensions is also in the plan so that while protecting the original work and preventing damages caused by natural and human factors, it is possible to familiarize and visit this historical monument for those interested.

He also pointed to the necessity of protecting and restoring various parts of Seng Sirjan Castle and stated: In the field of restoring the walls of this complex, consultations are underway with the Golgohar Mining and Industrial Company so that with the participation and support of this complex, the grounds for the implementation of restoration and protection measures will be provided.

In the end, Izadi emphasized: The purpose of these measures is not only to protect and organize the historical body of Qala Seng, but by protecting the architectural and historical values of this complex and improving its condition, it is possible to provide a better opportunity for people and tourists to benefit from the cultural and tourism capacities of this valuable work.