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Partho-Sasanian Sites of Abyaneh are in Danger
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04 September 2007 |
LONDON,
(CAIS) -- Continuation
of hotel construction in Abyaneh by families of Islamic regime’s prominent
members and their close allies has put the status of this historical village at
risk. Recent decision of an investor for erecting a hotel in eastern part of
this historic village has raised the concern of cultural heritage enthusiasts
and people of Abyaneh about the real harm which will pose to the first evidence
of settlement in historic village.
In
a talk with Persian service of CHN, Abas Shakeri, secretary and general director
of Abyaneh Council House, said: “Archaeological researches conducted by
Abyaneh Archaeology Research Centre, show the existence of historical evidence
dating back to Parthian (248 BCE-224 CE) and Sasanian (224-651 CE) in eastern
parts of Abyaneh historic village. However, despite of all oppositions aroused
by Abyaneh Cultural Heritage Centre and the order of deputy director of Iran’s
Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) indicating
that no construction is permitted in vicinity of this historic village until
preparing a comprehensive plan, a new investor is severely intended to construct
a hotel in this area.”
This
is while based on archaeological researches, evidence of existence of
Partho-Sasanian historic sites have been traced through the earthenware remains
scattered in the area, only in 150 meters distance of the land which has been
considered for construction of the hotel.
“Prior
to this, by order of deputy director of ICHHTO, the case was taken to Natanz
judiciary which ruled to prohibit any kind of construction in eastern part of
the village. However, recently we have noticed insists of this investor for
getting the permission for hotel construction in this area at any price,”
added Shakeri.
Historic
village of Abyaneh is located near the city of Kashan in Iranian Esfahan
province. With a unique reddish coloured buildings, a unique architectural style
and its exceptional traditional customs. Abyaneh is one of the most ancient
villages in Iran which attracts numerous native and foreign tourists every year,
especially during traditional feasts and ceremonies.
The
ruins of a Sasanian fort sit on top of the village. Since June 2005, the village
has been undergoing archaeological excavations for the first time, as a result
of an agreement between Abyaneh Research Centre and ICHHTO’ Archaeology
Research Centre.
According
to a report released recently following the visit of UNESCO representatives and
experts of world heritage form Abyaneh village, this historical village has been
recognized appropriate for being registered in list of UNESCO’s World Heritage
Sites.
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