INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- Cultural Heritage Department affiliated with Irans Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ministry declared that
it will hold comprehensive programs to mark World Heritage Day, aka International Monuments and Sites Day on April 18, said Fatemeh Davari,
who presides over the department for conservation and repair of historical buildings at tourism ministry.She also stated a program titled
Historical Unseen will be held across the country, in which historical monuments that can not be seen in general conditions, can be gone to
along with specialized tours for visiting the historical monoliths and sites, ISNA reported.This years slogan of International Monuments and
Sites Day has actually been entitled Heritage at Risk (Threatened) from Disasters and Conflicts Preparedness and Learning and stated by
ICOMOS [the International Council on Monuments and Sites], she said.She added that the Cultural Heritage Department has actually considered
Resilience of Historical Monuments to Crises as the primary technique of programs marking this day.The Cultural Heritage Department looks
for to consider and alert the danger and durability of historical monoliths to natural catastrophes and how to handle them through holding
30 specialized events throughout province and heritage websites which are at greatest risk of flood, quake and landslide with involvement of
experts, she pointed out.Davari continued that crisis management workout will be held throughout 10 provinces with a focus on rescuers of
historical monoliths in April 19 with participation of relief firms consisting of Red Crescent Society, Fire Department, Police Force, and
Protection Unit.She called introducing and valuing the masters, activists, and those in field of restoration of historic monuments at
nationwide and province levels as the programs for marking International Monuments and Sites Day.World Heritage Day, aka International
Monuments and Sites Day, commemorates the efforts of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in protecting cultural
Its primary focus is to raise awareness about the significance of multiculturalism and the crucial of maintaining it for future generations
Ancient monoliths and edifices stand as indispensable properties widely
Their preservation is essential to ensure their enduring worth over time
This day signifies an international venture including neighborhoods worldwide.On this occasion, various occasions unfold across the world,
varying from conferences to site check outs, all aimed at celebrating our abundant heritage
For the inexperienced, heritage websites are basically locations of cultural importance, protecting both tangible and intangible legacies
gave through generations.The world boasts a range of spectacular heritage sites and monoliths
Among them is Machu Picchu, nestled amidst lavish, mountainous terrain overlooking the Urubamba River in Peru
Egypt boasts a plethora of amazing sights, including the renowned Pyramids of Giza
Other noteworthy destinations encompass Bagan in Myanmar, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and the majestic Great Wall of China.KD
This post first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
