UNESCO recognizes Iran efforts in preserving historical sites

“The World Heritage Committee appreciated Iran’s comprehensive report on protection measures it has taken for the two historical sites by issuing a statement in the 41st annual session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee conference,” Deputy for Cultural Heritage Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization Mohammad Hassan Talebian said on Saturday.

“Describing Iran’s measures as satisfactory, the committee asked the delegation in the UNESCO conference to deliver other reports in 2018 and 2019 pertaining to protection of the two historical sites,” he added.

The repairs done in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, and transferring the construction project of Isfahan subway to outside of the site were among the steps that were appreciated by the international body, according to the official.

“The preservation measures taken for the ancient city of Shoush were also an indication of Iran’s efforts on the basis of UNESCO instructions,” Talebian added.

He noted that UNESCO also asked Iran to present its periodical report on preservation status of Shoush before February 2017.

The 41st session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee conference (July 2-12) is underway in Krakow, Poland.

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