AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK

Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, Conservation & Landscape Restoration - Annual Report 2014

    Project Background  

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Introduction

Nestled at the foot of the majestic Golconda Fort, the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park is spread over 106 acres. This necropolis of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, that ruled the region for 169 years in the 16th–17thcenturies, includes 40 mausoleums, 23 mosques, 6 baolis (step-wells), a hammam (mortuary bath), pavilions and garden structures set within a heritage zone of international significance.

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b.

 

Studies

An exhaustive recording, documentation and archival research exercises have been carried out as a precursor to conservation works. These include topographical surveys wherein each minor feature of the site has been mapped including all trees.

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  01. Architectural Documentation  
  02. Condition Assessment  
  03. Archival Research  
  04. Monument Files  
  05. Tree Mapping  
  06. Topographical Survey  
  07. Landscape Analysis  
  08. Bird Mapping  
  09. Structural Assessment  
  10. Tile Documentation  
  11. Petrologic Studies  
  12. Lime Mortar Centre  
  13. Visitor Analysis  
  14. Conservation Plan  

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Conservation Process

A well planned conservation effort at the Qutb Shahi Tombs Complex with multidisciplinary inputs ranging from Archaeology, Engineering, Architecture, Art History, Hydraulic engineering, Landscape architecture, Conservation architecture, Heritage Management, Urban Planners, Educationists, Designers, amongst other disciplines, can lead to the creation of a city Heritage Park of international significance.

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  15. Conservation Peer Review  
  16. Landscape Peer Review  
  17. Site Exhibit  
  18. Badi Baoli  
  19. Tomb Of Fatima Sultana  
  20. Tomb Of Jamshed Quli  
  21. Tomb Of Sultan Quli  
  22. Abdullah Mosque  
  23. Tomb Of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah  
  24. Tomb No 18  
  25. Tomb No 15  
  26. Mosque No 14  

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Emergency Works

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Archaeology

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  28. Area North of Hamaam  
  29. South Processional Gate  
  30. Exposure of Acquaduct  

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Training in Archaeology

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  32. Tile Analysis  
g. (33) Parking 71
    Project Team 72
    Annexure: Project Brief 73