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Conservation of Cultural HeritageConservation of Cultural Heritage7-13 January, 20127-13 January, 2012

Group A

Ayesha Agha Shah (NEDUET)

Ali Haider (Archeology Dept.)

Abdul Fateh Shaikh (Archeology Dept.)

Mohammed Ilyas (Mehran University)

Visual inspection from accessible level

Note on the monument, identifying the materials of construction

Condition of the fabric

Identify structural fault

Suggestions/ Recomandations

Visits of Cultural HeritageVisits of Cultural Heritage

Monuments at Makli Hills, Thatta

Group of Buildings Kalhora monuments and its surrounding at Hyderabad

Sites Bhanbhore

MethodologyMethodology

The Assessment is based on the

Monuments at Makli Hills, ThattaMonuments at Makli Hills, Thatta

Understanding of the siteUnderstanding of the site Different monument and structures

Accessing SignificanceAccessing Significance Examples of rich architectural features, influenced by Islamic and

Hindu architecture

Evidence of unique craftsmanship

Architectural features include arches, pilasters, jharoka, roundels, moldings, brackets etc.

Systematic rhythm of the arrangement of architectural decorationSystematic rhythm of the arrangement of architectural decoration

Site PlanSite Plan

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TOMB OF JAM NIZAMUDDINTOMB OF JAM NIZAMUDDIN

A Note Of MaterialsA Note Of Materials

The major construction material used in the monument is stone with lime and chiroli mortar ( gypsum)

The Condition Of Fabric And Structural FaultsThe Condition Of Fabric And Structural Faults

The overall condition of monumentThe overall condition of monument

is alarming and this warrants anis alarming and this warrants an

immediate attention. As eastern wallimmediate attention. As eastern wall

of the monument is tilting outward of the monument is tilting outward

direction causing the structuraldirection causing the structural

deformation. deformation.

As a result of this the tomb has developed As a result of this the tomb has developed vertical cracks inviting the rain water humidity vertical cracks inviting the rain water humidity and air into historic fabric which can further and air into historic fabric which can further exacerbate the situation may be the cause ofexacerbate the situation may be the cause of further decay. further decay.

Besides, due to time factor and weathering the mortarBesides, due to time factor and weathering the mortar from masonry joints has been found mostly eroded . Also,from masonry joints has been found mostly eroded . Also, the rusting dowel bars has been noticed and many bit holesthe rusting dowel bars has been noticed and many bit holeshave been found perhaps due to saline winds and attritionhave been found perhaps due to saline winds and attrition by sand particles.by sand particles.

THE CANOPY OF JAM TAMACHITHE CANOPY OF JAM TAMACHI

A Note Of MaterialsA Note Of Materials The major construction material used in the monument is stone

with lime and chiroli mortar ( gypsum)

The Condition Of Fabric And Structural FaultsThe Condition Of Fabric And Structural Faults The canopy is tilting towards east like tomb of Jam

Nizamudin. due to the settlement of foundation of the structure

Primitive measures have been taken, however, the connection of the material is inappropriate

Tilting slope is against the water outlet, causing water penetration from the roof in the structure

The main cause of tilting of canopy Jam Tamchi is non containment of rain run off . Apron provided to the canopy is a later addition due to the fact that it is laid down in the cement concrete . the wastage rain water gullies found in murum soil around the monument is a major cause of tilting . The spalling and flanking of stone membranes inside the canopy perhaps due toaccumulation and seepage of rain water. Steel shoring provided to Arrest the tilting of the canopy is in direct contact with historic fabric of the monument . which is source of the damage to the fabric and its design and beauty.

THE OPEN SITETHE OPEN SITE

The Condition Of Fabric And Structural FaultsThe Condition Of Fabric And Structural Faults The open site has a variety of different significant canopies The physical status of the canopies are some partially

demolished, partially maintained and in some cases completely demolished.

Sketch on site condition and available parts Sketch on site condition and available parts of the structureof the structure

Physical status of the sitePhysical status of the site

SuggestionsSuggestions

Urgent measuresUrgent measures

Firstly grouting of cracks should be Firstly grouting of cracks should be carried out with lime mortar apartcarried out with lime mortar apart

from repointing of masonry joints for from repointing of masonry joints for sound bondage. The damage from rainsound bondage. The damage from rain

water can be avoided by leveling off the water can be avoided by leveling off the ground .the glass should be affixed over ground .the glass should be affixed over the cracks of the monument so as to the cracks of the monument so as to determine the movement.determine the movement.

Site at HyderabadSite at Hyderabad

Critical Issues at the Fortress of Ghulam Shah Kalhoro

Fortress of Ghulam Shah KalhoroFortress of Ghulam Shah Kalhoro

Wooden planks were used in the walls of fortress due to deterioration of wall facing, due to this wooden planks are also deteriorated and wholes are developed and used by birds as a nesting place.


Actual wall thickness is approximately 30 ft thick which is reducing day by day due to local public damage, weather and seasonal rain falling.


Ground Level of the fortress is going to be down as compare to road. Road is constructed along the walls by cutting the wall foundation.


Garbage is thrown along the all walls of the fortress especially a huge dustbin is developed outside the entrance gate


Encroachment developed along the all walls especially space available between the fortress embossments of fortress.


Encroachment all aroundEncroachment all around

Monument facing urban settlement ORUrban settlement facing the monument

Under construction houseUnder construction house

Government agencies such as revenue dept, Sui gas dept, and wapda is also responsible for all the developed encroachments by providing them the facilities.


According to our survey from locals 80 sq-yds plot is sold in 12 lacs.


Cultural site like group of buildings can be planned according to the international law.

It is suggested to introduce CONSERVATION AREA DESIGNATION in national policy making.

SuggestionSuggestion

By concluding, there is an Urgent Need to protect the ‘Cultural Heritage', to initiate the understand and the significance. It is suggested to work on the process of Anastylosis and the Anastylosis and the viability of Conservation Area Designation, for the heritage inheritance of the country. It can work as a mile stone to initiate this effort. These historic precinct are the tangible links to our intangible past.

Site at BhambhoreSite at Bhambhore

Surface ControlSurface Control For the control of rain water a topographic map of the

whole site has to be made (Totalstation or scanning) Along with the map a drainage plan has to be developed

with registration of gullies etc

Walls and BuildingsWalls and BuildingsWork out a careful plan for re-building as well as

consolidation of structures in BhanbhoreAfter approval execution of work

special conservation workspecial conservation workWork out a highly technical plan for the

conservation of the Grand Mosque at BhanbnoreWork out a highly technical plan for the

conservaion/ repair of original floors (Lime concrete flooring)

LandscapingLandscapingPlanting gras and low root trees between citadel

area and Lower areaEstablish a guided path along with sun shades for

1, 2,3 hours walks avoiding walking over remains

Master planMaster planInvite international experts for the

development of a master plan

Thank youThank you

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