World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering, Sep 25, 2017
It is an established fact that the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic monumen... more It is an established fact that the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic monuments and urban areas is considered to promote regional assets at international level. Through historic literature review it was found that Pakistan has many such attractions which need appropriate attention by the authorities regarding their conservation. Hasan Abdal is a historic town, in Northern Punjab, Pakistan and was once, a desired place for many Mughal emperors for their stopovers. They constructed many monumental structures such as Makbara-e-Hakeeman, Lalazar Garden and Shahjehani Sarai here. These monuments are now under the supervision of Department of Archeology and Museums, Pakistan. Some of these monuments exist and others have deteriorated with the passage of time. This paper aims to study the conservation process of Mughal Monuments situated in Hasan Abdal Town to highlight their existing condition and to save them from further decay. The international conservation practices have been studied and the selected Mughal monuments are analyzed. Surveys, interviews with official and analysis of previous conservation work enabled the study to conclude the aspects effecting the conservation of these monuments. The research is helpful for the authorities to re-evaluate the conservation practice and to implement these in a more appropriate way. Keywords: Conservation, garden, monuments, Mughal, tomb, Hasan Abdal.
Journal of Art, Architecture and Built Environment
Heritage is the legacy of the past, a memoir of history, pride, and inspiration cherished by one ... more Heritage is the legacy of the past, a memoir of history, pride, and inspiration cherished by one generation and passed to the next generations. It elucidates the glory and value, architectural significance, continuity, and identity; which define who we are. Despite the importance of heritage, it’s never guaranteed to survive and be passed on to the next generations at its best. Many of the glories of past got buried under the layers of time, forgotten and abandoned. These heritage structures are severely dilapidated with structural distress and vandalized due to encroachments. This research paper emphasizes the elapsed and neglected heritage building of the Sikh clan; the founders of the city, located in Gujranwala, to document the significance of the structure, its causes of decay and neglect, and the importance of its conservation and revival. To give it life to be explored and appreciated by the public. The qualitative research methodology was adopted for this paper to document t...
Pakistan has a diverse variety of monumental buildings which includes mosques, tombs,shrines and ... more Pakistan has a diverse variety of monumental buildings which includes mosques, tombs,shrines and Gurdwaras. Every year, thousands of Sikh pilgrims are attracted to their Gudrwaras to satisfy their religion which is located mostly in southern Punjab, Pakistan. These monumental Gurduwars reflect the Sikh culture and heritage in terms of religious tourist margins. These historical assets have firm potential that could serve for tourism development, conservation and preservation of these and thus moving toward sustainable solutions. The objective of this research is to analyze the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Sikh religious tourism in Pakistan. The research methodology adopted for this research was qualitative and data was collected through formal interviews of officials of the Evaccu Trust Property Board (ETPB), Government of Pakistan. The results showed that Southern Punjab, Pakistan has a strong potential for religious tourism and if promoted can help in the soc...
Journal of Art Architecture and Built Environment, 2020
Wah Gardens’ historic fabric and physical environment including their cultural setting, buildings... more Wah Gardens’ historic fabric and physical environment including their cultural setting, buildings, water landscaped gardens, and artistic creations reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Mughal period. Wah Gardens that once depicted the prospects of regality and magnificence lie in ruins presently due to the climatic conditions, negligence of the concerned authorities and anthropogenic vandalism. These cultural assets are the physical evidence of the past. They carry a distinct and unforgettable image in the life of residents that needs to be preserved for future generations to give them their own sense of place and identity. The objective of this research is to identify the threats faced by this marvelous heritage site and review the condition of the heritage structures in order to preserve this cultural heritage resource for the future. Condition assessment and review was carried out to record the existing situation of the buildings as well as the surrounding landscape in order...
According to Islamic teaching the Muslim capital city should incorporate fundamental elements of ... more According to Islamic teaching the Muslim capital city should incorporate fundamental elements of socioeconomic enrichment and also a hospitable glance for its visitors. Various cities in the history of Islamic world performed as administrative capitals such as Medina, Damascus, Kufa, Baghdad, Isfahan, Mash'had etc. Among these Baghdad was the first major purpose built capital city founded at the bank of river Tigris by the Muslims. It had a radial plan with social interactive spaces at its centre. In the modern times, we have the example of Islamabad which was also planned as the capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The current research compares these two capital cities in order to discover the features which an Islamic world capital city should incorporate and depict. Furthermore, it will generate some general rules for planning capital city for the governing bodies of Islamic republics which would be helpful in futuristic facets.
Heritage sites and buildings are of vital importance. Study of such heritage sites unfolds exciti... more Heritage sites and buildings are of vital importance. Study of such heritage sites unfolds exciting information about the history of early civilizations and, most importantly, the architecture of that era. Like other South Asian countries, Pakistan is also rich with heritage sites and buildings. Unfortunately, these heritage sites and buildings have mostly been ignored by the concerning authorities. Recently, a conservation program named as the Royal Trail at Dehli Gate section of Walled City, Lahore was launched through the collaboration of the Punjab Government and the Agha Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), purpose of which was to revitalize the residential architecture and quality of social life of the Gali Surjan Singh by incorporating community participation for conducting the conservation in a sustainable manner. Primarily data has been collected through questionnaires and informal interviews of the residents. An in-depth comparison of the area before, during and after conservati...
Malaysian government is focused to accomplish world-class living standard of whole nation by year... more Malaysian government is focused to accomplish world-class living standard of whole nation by year 2025 through sustainable development irrespective of regional, religious and ethnic boundaries. The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) is an organization set up for the implementation of Koridor Utara (Northern Corridor Economic Region, NCER) in Malaysia for achieving this vision. Such economic corridors are aimed to elevate the income levels through agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, education and tourism. The execution of development projects always impact the involved community in multiple dimensions. Masuk Kampung Project at Pantai Murni, Yan Kedah was one of the NCIA initiatives in collaboration with AMB (Akademi Binaan Malaysia). This paper draws out a conceptual framework of community perceptions associated with this project based on qualitative research. Viewpoints studied through interviews and participant observation helped in fabricating the opportunities a...
It is an established fact that the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic monumen... more It is an established fact that the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic monuments and urban areas is considered to promote regional assets at international level. Through historic literature review it was found that Pakistan has many such attractions which need appropriate attention by the authorities regarding their conservation. Hasan Abdal is a historic town, in Northern Punjab, Pakistan and was once, a desired place for many Mughal emperors for their stopovers. They constructed many monumental structures such as Makbara-e-Hakeeman, Lalazar Garden and Shahjehani Sarai here. These monuments are now under the supervision of Department of Archeology and Museums, Pakistan. Some of these monuments exist and others have deteriorated with the passage of time. This paper aims to study the conservation process of Mughal Monuments situated in Hasan Abdal Town to highlight their existing condition and to save them from further decay. The international conservation practice...
When human race began its activities on Earth, it faced severe challenges of survival. The pursui... more When human race began its activities on Earth, it faced severe challenges of survival. The pursuit of basic necessities like food and shelter advanced them from hunting, to cultivation and food processing. The initiation of agriculture brought qualitative changes in the average human life, following the establishment of permanent settlements, cultures and civilizations. At the beginning of the age of tilling, settlers preferred locations which offered unrestrained water, fertile land and comfortable climate. Every location had its own geographical characteristics, which played a fundamental role in formation of the character and architecture of civilizations. The major early contemporary civilizations include the Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Indus Valley. The natural barren boundaries across the River Nile in Egypt enabled Pharaohs to form a strict slave system. The area accommodating two ancient rivers; Tigris and Euphrates, resulted in a settlement now known as the Mesopotamian civi...
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering, Sep 25, 2017
It is an established fact that the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic monumen... more It is an established fact that the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic monuments and urban areas is considered to promote regional assets at international level. Through historic literature review it was found that Pakistan has many such attractions which need appropriate attention by the authorities regarding their conservation. Hasan Abdal is a historic town, in Northern Punjab, Pakistan and was once, a desired place for many Mughal emperors for their stopovers. They constructed many monumental structures such as Makbara-e-Hakeeman, Lalazar Garden and Shahjehani Sarai here. These monuments are now under the supervision of Department of Archeology and Museums, Pakistan. Some of these monuments exist and others have deteriorated with the passage of time. This paper aims to study the conservation process of Mughal Monuments situated in Hasan Abdal Town to highlight their existing condition and to save them from further decay. The international conservation practices have been studied and the selected Mughal monuments are analyzed. Surveys, interviews with official and analysis of previous conservation work enabled the study to conclude the aspects effecting the conservation of these monuments. The research is helpful for the authorities to re-evaluate the conservation practice and to implement these in a more appropriate way. Keywords: Conservation, garden, monuments, Mughal, tomb, Hasan Abdal.
Journal of Art, Architecture and Built Environment
Heritage is the legacy of the past, a memoir of history, pride, and inspiration cherished by one ... more Heritage is the legacy of the past, a memoir of history, pride, and inspiration cherished by one generation and passed to the next generations. It elucidates the glory and value, architectural significance, continuity, and identity; which define who we are. Despite the importance of heritage, it’s never guaranteed to survive and be passed on to the next generations at its best. Many of the glories of past got buried under the layers of time, forgotten and abandoned. These heritage structures are severely dilapidated with structural distress and vandalized due to encroachments. This research paper emphasizes the elapsed and neglected heritage building of the Sikh clan; the founders of the city, located in Gujranwala, to document the significance of the structure, its causes of decay and neglect, and the importance of its conservation and revival. To give it life to be explored and appreciated by the public. The qualitative research methodology was adopted for this paper to document t...
Pakistan has a diverse variety of monumental buildings which includes mosques, tombs,shrines and ... more Pakistan has a diverse variety of monumental buildings which includes mosques, tombs,shrines and Gurdwaras. Every year, thousands of Sikh pilgrims are attracted to their Gudrwaras to satisfy their religion which is located mostly in southern Punjab, Pakistan. These monumental Gurduwars reflect the Sikh culture and heritage in terms of religious tourist margins. These historical assets have firm potential that could serve for tourism development, conservation and preservation of these and thus moving toward sustainable solutions. The objective of this research is to analyze the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Sikh religious tourism in Pakistan. The research methodology adopted for this research was qualitative and data was collected through formal interviews of officials of the Evaccu Trust Property Board (ETPB), Government of Pakistan. The results showed that Southern Punjab, Pakistan has a strong potential for religious tourism and if promoted can help in the soc...
Journal of Art Architecture and Built Environment, 2020
Wah Gardens’ historic fabric and physical environment including their cultural setting, buildings... more Wah Gardens’ historic fabric and physical environment including their cultural setting, buildings, water landscaped gardens, and artistic creations reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Mughal period. Wah Gardens that once depicted the prospects of regality and magnificence lie in ruins presently due to the climatic conditions, negligence of the concerned authorities and anthropogenic vandalism. These cultural assets are the physical evidence of the past. They carry a distinct and unforgettable image in the life of residents that needs to be preserved for future generations to give them their own sense of place and identity. The objective of this research is to identify the threats faced by this marvelous heritage site and review the condition of the heritage structures in order to preserve this cultural heritage resource for the future. Condition assessment and review was carried out to record the existing situation of the buildings as well as the surrounding landscape in order...
According to Islamic teaching the Muslim capital city should incorporate fundamental elements of ... more According to Islamic teaching the Muslim capital city should incorporate fundamental elements of socioeconomic enrichment and also a hospitable glance for its visitors. Various cities in the history of Islamic world performed as administrative capitals such as Medina, Damascus, Kufa, Baghdad, Isfahan, Mash'had etc. Among these Baghdad was the first major purpose built capital city founded at the bank of river Tigris by the Muslims. It had a radial plan with social interactive spaces at its centre. In the modern times, we have the example of Islamabad which was also planned as the capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The current research compares these two capital cities in order to discover the features which an Islamic world capital city should incorporate and depict. Furthermore, it will generate some general rules for planning capital city for the governing bodies of Islamic republics which would be helpful in futuristic facets.
Heritage sites and buildings are of vital importance. Study of such heritage sites unfolds exciti... more Heritage sites and buildings are of vital importance. Study of such heritage sites unfolds exciting information about the history of early civilizations and, most importantly, the architecture of that era. Like other South Asian countries, Pakistan is also rich with heritage sites and buildings. Unfortunately, these heritage sites and buildings have mostly been ignored by the concerning authorities. Recently, a conservation program named as the Royal Trail at Dehli Gate section of Walled City, Lahore was launched through the collaboration of the Punjab Government and the Agha Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), purpose of which was to revitalize the residential architecture and quality of social life of the Gali Surjan Singh by incorporating community participation for conducting the conservation in a sustainable manner. Primarily data has been collected through questionnaires and informal interviews of the residents. An in-depth comparison of the area before, during and after conservati...
Malaysian government is focused to accomplish world-class living standard of whole nation by year... more Malaysian government is focused to accomplish world-class living standard of whole nation by year 2025 through sustainable development irrespective of regional, religious and ethnic boundaries. The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) is an organization set up for the implementation of Koridor Utara (Northern Corridor Economic Region, NCER) in Malaysia for achieving this vision. Such economic corridors are aimed to elevate the income levels through agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, education and tourism. The execution of development projects always impact the involved community in multiple dimensions. Masuk Kampung Project at Pantai Murni, Yan Kedah was one of the NCIA initiatives in collaboration with AMB (Akademi Binaan Malaysia). This paper draws out a conceptual framework of community perceptions associated with this project based on qualitative research. Viewpoints studied through interviews and participant observation helped in fabricating the opportunities a...
It is an established fact that the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic monumen... more It is an established fact that the conservation, preservation and restoration of historic monuments and urban areas is considered to promote regional assets at international level. Through historic literature review it was found that Pakistan has many such attractions which need appropriate attention by the authorities regarding their conservation. Hasan Abdal is a historic town, in Northern Punjab, Pakistan and was once, a desired place for many Mughal emperors for their stopovers. They constructed many monumental structures such as Makbara-e-Hakeeman, Lalazar Garden and Shahjehani Sarai here. These monuments are now under the supervision of Department of Archeology and Museums, Pakistan. Some of these monuments exist and others have deteriorated with the passage of time. This paper aims to study the conservation process of Mughal Monuments situated in Hasan Abdal Town to highlight their existing condition and to save them from further decay. The international conservation practice...
When human race began its activities on Earth, it faced severe challenges of survival. The pursui... more When human race began its activities on Earth, it faced severe challenges of survival. The pursuit of basic necessities like food and shelter advanced them from hunting, to cultivation and food processing. The initiation of agriculture brought qualitative changes in the average human life, following the establishment of permanent settlements, cultures and civilizations. At the beginning of the age of tilling, settlers preferred locations which offered unrestrained water, fertile land and comfortable climate. Every location had its own geographical characteristics, which played a fundamental role in formation of the character and architecture of civilizations. The major early contemporary civilizations include the Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Indus Valley. The natural barren boundaries across the River Nile in Egypt enabled Pharaohs to form a strict slave system. The area accommodating two ancient rivers; Tigris and Euphrates, resulted in a settlement now known as the Mesopotamian civi...
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