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Holding a meeting of the executive headquarters of Lorestan travel services at Chamshak International Caravanserai



According to Aria’s heritage report, Farhad Zaviyar, quoting from the public relations of the General Directorate of Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts of the province, said in this meeting: Protection, preservation and introduction of Lorestan’s cultural heritage for economic growth and development should be the priority of officials.

In this meeting, the governor of Lorestan stated: Lorestan is in the stage of introducing its unique capacities to the country and the world, and good measures are being taken in the field of cultural heritage.

He added: In the meeting of the President with the Minister of Cultural Heritage, the Minister of Defense and the commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the issue of organizing around the Falak-Aflak Castle was raised, which shows the government’s attention to this valuable work of Lorestan.

Zaviyar stated: All the existing facilities belong to the system, but the necessary measures to organize the surroundings of the castle as one of the cultural and civilizational heritage of the country will start from today.

The governor of Lorestan continued: The cultural heritage of every nation is considered one of the most important values ​​and national capitals, and their protection and introduction should be on the agenda and priorities of the relevant organization.

Pointing out that the introduction of capacities requires many follow-ups and a lot of effort, he said: In the 47th meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Chamshek caravanserai of Lorestan along with 64 works from 24 provinces of the country was registered in the world, which is a very good thing. In the historical and cultural field, Lorestan is considered.

Saying that Chamshak caravanserai is a unique capacity and has different characteristics, Zaviyar continued: In Lorestan, 11 caravanserais have been built at a distance of 30 kilometers, and it is necessary to create suitable infrastructure for the development and economic growth of these cultural places.

Ata Hassanpour, Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Lorestan, also said in this meeting: The restoration of Chamshek Poldakhter caravanserai should be done according to international standards and should be given more attention.

Hasanpour stated: Lorestan caravanserais have unique architectural features due to the topographical conditions and there are 11 caravanserais in this province.

He stated: The UNESCO evaluator only visited the Chamshak caravanserai, and the other caravansaries of this province were neglected, and among the 54 caravansaries in the country, Chamshak became the world’s most famous caravanserai.

Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Lorestan, stating that Chamshak caravanserai has three courtyards and an open prayer room, which is unique among Iranian caravanserais, added: This caravanserai has been renovated for several seasons, but considering that it has been registered internationally, it should be according to the international charters of Athens and Venice. to be restored, which requires special credit.

He added: The first historical monument of Lorestan that has been registered in the world is located in Poldakhtar city, which threatened the western walls of Chamshak caravanserai in the flood of 2018 and the change of the river’s course.

Hasanpour pointed out that this world work should be well restored to be safe from possible dangers and added: reconstruction of the dirt road, the text of the guide signs, the acquisition of the land of the local people and the supply of electricity, gas and water, as well as the creation of infrastructure and technology in this place. History is essential.

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