Dehdadi Mosque Restoration
Dehdadi Mosque Restoration Final Report
Type
report
Year
2014
The
Dehdadi Mosque or Khanaqa (place of Sufi worship) was built in two
distinct phases and architectural styles using highly intricate wood carved
elements and floral stucco decoration. The large site includes a large
reflective water pool and an open-plan madrasa used for religious education and
mass prayer.
The objective of the project was to undertake essential repair and restoration works on an important historic monument in Balkh, employing local craftsman and daily labourers ensuring that the trained personnel can assist with future maintenance of the site. Additionally, the project aimed to make the site safe and accessible for use by the community as a religious and social space. This project will also provide a platform for continued development of Afghan professional capacity and training for skilled craftsmen.
The Mosque, as both a historic monument and a place of worship, remains an important part of social adhesion for the surrounding community. Any work undertaken would enjoy their support and that of local authorities and the various departments of the Ministry of Information and Culture. Furthermore, the project aimed at increasing public awareness towards the importance of preserving Afghanistan’s built heritage.
The final report documents the approach, methodology and processes employed by the Aga Khan Cultural Services-Afghanistan to restore this important monument.
Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Associated Sites
Authorities
Copyright
Aga Khan Cultural Service - Afghanistan
Country
Afghanistan
Language
English
Building Usages
Keywords
Dehdadi Mosque Restoration Final Report
Type
report
Year
2014
The
Dehdadi Mosque or Khanaqa (place of Sufi worship) was built in two
distinct phases and architectural styles using highly intricate wood carved
elements and floral stucco decoration. The large site includes a large
reflective water pool and an open-plan madrasa used for religious education and
mass prayer.
The objective of the project was to undertake essential repair and restoration works on an important historic monument in Balkh, employing local craftsman and daily labourers ensuring that the trained personnel can assist with future maintenance of the site. Additionally, the project aimed to make the site safe and accessible for use by the community as a religious and social space. This project will also provide a platform for continued development of Afghan professional capacity and training for skilled craftsmen.
The Mosque, as both a historic monument and a place of worship, remains an important part of social adhesion for the surrounding community. Any work undertaken would enjoy their support and that of local authorities and the various departments of the Ministry of Information and Culture. Furthermore, the project aimed at increasing public awareness towards the importance of preserving Afghanistan’s built heritage.
The final report documents the approach, methodology and processes employed by the Aga Khan Cultural Services-Afghanistan to restore this important monument.
Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Associated Sites
Authorities
Copyright
Aga Khan Cultural Service - Afghanistan
Country
Afghanistan
Language
English
Building Usages
Keywords