The historical texture of the city of Shiraz has been in danger of destruction and ruin since the 1970s, and from time to time, parts of it are demolished under the pretext of Shahcheragh development or the Binalharamein project. In light of this, a recent campaign has gained widespread attention for the preservation of Shiraz’s […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...

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. […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...