11 June 2003

Plans are on the table for the three dimensional mapping of the entire eastern Apadana staircase in Persepolis. That follows mapping of part of the staircase using the photogrammetry technique.

Drawn out on a one-tenth scale, the maps show the height, width and length of the structure.

The project will get off to a start as soon as the required fund is provided by the Cultural Heritage Organization, announced head of the Parse-Pasargad foundation.

Mohammad Hassan Talebian said the contractors will also train human resources needed for the implementation of the project.

He believes training human resources can play a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage in Iran.