Strengthening operations begin in Golestan Palace

Strengthening operations begin in Golestan Palace

TEHRAN--The strengthening operations of Golestan Palace components in Tehran has begun in line with the preventive protection of historical monuments.

According to IRNA, Afrin Emami, director of the Golestan Palace World Heritage site, stated that a significant part of the works in the halls of Golestan Palace is made up of various types of historical lighting, including chandeliers and sconces.

Due to their inherent elegance, volume, location at a height and difficulty of access, an opportunity was created to take advantage of the existing conditions and take necessary preventive measures, cleaning, organizing, repairing and replacing the worn-out electrical system and strengthening the connections and components, and

in some cases, correcting past repairs of the valuable works.
Referring to the extensiveness of the historical lighting in Golestan Palace, she stated that currently, nearly 300 sconces, and chandeliers are on display in the halls of Golestan Palace, of which 85 have been completed so far in terms of physical and electrical organization and preventive conservation.
Emami emphasized: “Removing surface contamination from these lighting fixtures has increased the brightness and visual appeal of the halls of Golestan Palace and plays an effective role in improving to increase the complex’s appeal to the visitors.”

In addition, improving the lighting system, repairing and replacing the worn-out electrical wires and components, and emergency repairs to a number of works in need of repair are important measures that are currently being taken, she pointed out.
Emami noted: “The preventive conservation, cleaning, and organization of the historical lighting fixtures of Golestan Palace are still ongoing, and these measures will continue as long as possible based on the allocated funds.”

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source: tehrantimes.com