“Emigration and looting of ancient artifacts and cultural and artistic heritage of Iran / Keyumars Amiri”

Ancient artifacts and cultural and artistic heritage of each land are the identity and foundation of that land and its people, and are among the valuable treasures and unique legacies of every nation in various fields. It is necessary to preserve and protect them. The remnants of past civilizations in Iran, such as the Medes, […]...

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Morteza Khaksar: They want to destroy the historical fabric of Shiraz under the pretext of religious tourism / Simin Rouzgar

The Shahcheragh Development Plan, also known as the 57-hectare plan, may lead to the destruction of hundreds of historical houses in Shiraz. The 57-hectare plan was approved during the second term of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government and resulted in the destruction of several hectares between the shrines of Shahcheragh and Aladdin. This plan, which was later […]...

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Seyed Abdolrazagh Mousavi, former head of Shiraz City Council: They are breaking the law to destroy buildings / Morteza Hamounian.

Former head of the Shiraz City Council says, “We have a resolution that these 57 hectares are the cultural and historical fabric of Shiraz and should not be harmed.” However, despite this resolution and others, the development plan for the Shahcheragh Shrine, or the 57-hectare plan, is still on the agenda. This plan, along with […]...

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The right to the city and the ideological production in Shiraz / Marzieh Mahbobi

There are two ways to organize social space. The first method follows a predetermined goal. This approach is authoritarian, rational, and reductionist. It is carried out by those who are responsible for understanding and producing organization. The second method of creating social space is a living process that only benefits the main centers of activity […]...

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Returning to the principles of sustainable development for the preservation of the historical fabric of Shiraz / Abdullah Bai Lashki

The issues of urban heritage are closely related to human, social, and cultural rights, although this relationship is often overlooked in urban conservation laws and even heritage laws. International human rights law refers to cultural issues as fundamental in a more concrete way than just symbolic. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United […]...

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The Right to Cultural Heritage: Protecting Historical Sites in Shiraz / Abolfazl Alizadeh

At first, it is necessary to have a general overview of concepts such as: what is history, what are historical monuments, the importance of preservation and how to protect them, and the responsibilities of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage. In addition, if time permits, crimes against cultural heritage should also be mentioned. The word history […]...

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Which side of the Shiraz historical fabric is Zarghami standing on? / Samia Hassanlu

In every corner of the city of Shiraz, there is a historic house that has been acquired, scattered and neglected. Most of these houses have been bought by the shrine of Shahcheragh; houses that are often empty and abandoned. Recently, the municipality has also joined this trend and is trying to acquire some of these […]...

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The Development of Shahcheragh and Shiism; From Yesterday to Today / Mahdieh Tabatabaei

The development plan around the shrine of Shah Cheragh in Shiraz has been ongoing since the time of Tashi Khatoon, the mother of Sheikh Abu Ishaq Inju, and then Shah Ismail Safavi until now. In this writing, a brief historical overview of the development of this religious site in different time periods has been presented. […]...

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The Necessity of Preserving Historical Sites for Future Generations / Nina Mokhtarian

We, the inhabitants of this earthly sphere, are the heirs of previous generations and the temporary owners of this heritage. The responsibility of guarding and protecting this heritage falls upon us, as what we have inherited from our ancestors does not truly belong to us, but we are merely its custodians. These historical and cultural […]...

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Why is preserving the historical fabric of Shiraz important?/ Alireza Rastegar

Cultural heritage is a vast range of tangible and intangible elements that make up the identity of a country, showcasing the history of its people in terms of culture, society, and politics to the world. Therefore, preserving and safeguarding it is a crucial and important task, entrusted to each member of society. The richness of […]...

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Destruction of the Adventist Church in Tehran, destruction of Iran’s cultural heritage and Christianity; in conversation with Mansour Borji / Conversation with Mary Mohammadi.

The systematic and systematic confiscation and destruction of churches throughout the country by the Islamic Republic government is a well-documented fact in the 43-year history of this government. The issue of confiscation, destruction, and sealing of churches (some of which are considered historical buildings) is not just a religious issue or related to the Christian […]...

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The material benefits of destroying the cultural heritage of the Bahá’ís / Samuel Bakhtiyari

Cultural heritage is not just a representation of history, but it also reflects different perspectives such as the ideologies of the people of that land, national achievements, romantic ideas, creativity, art, economy, and politics. This heritage, whether it be historical buildings, protected spaces and landscapes, is always at risk of destruction due to the passage […]...

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