Renovation and organization of Shah Abbasi Caravanserai in Semnan began
According to the report of Aria Heritage, quoting the public relations of the General Directorate of Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts of Semnan Province, Hamid Reza Doost Mohammadi announced this news on Sunday, November 7, 1400, adding: “The removal of new coatings on the brick wall of the caravanserai, the emptying of worn-out joints and the re-application of coatings with homogeneous materials began.”
Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Semnan Province said: “Organizing around the caravanserai, restoring part of the wooden entrance door, returning the caravanserai wall to its original form and lighting are other ongoing activities to restore this historic caravanserai.”
The Minister of Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts on Thursday, November 4, 1400, during a visit to the Shah Abbasi Caravanserai in Semnan, issued an order to demolish the barrier wall and disturb the view of the historical caravanserai of this city.
Engineer Seyyed Ezatullah Zarghami said during a visit to the Shah Abbasi Caravanserai in the center of Semnan: “When we remove the walls, people breathe and this event plays an important role in attracting tourists and boosting the vitality among the citizens.”
The Minister of Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts added: “The liberation of the caravanserai in the center of Semnan is a popular demand and its release from the walls is encouraging for the citizens.”
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai located in Saadi Square in the center of Semnan has been used as a Semnan prison in recent years.
Last year, Semnan prison was moved out of the city, and on the second day of February 1999, the then head of the judiciary, during a visit to Semnan province, ordered the release of this caravanserai and its transfer to Semnan municipality.
The historical caravanserai of Semnan is located in the city of Semnan as one of the 999 caravanserais built during the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid and has a history of 400 years, which was nationally registered in 1352.
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