Unesco mission visits WCLA

LAHORE:The Unseco Reactive Monitoring Mission officially began on Monday at Lahore Fort, marking the start of a five-day visit aimed at assessing ongoing conservation efforts and planning future activities in line with Unesco’s heritage standards.

The delegation, including Kiamboon from Komos, Nao Hayasi from the World Heritage Centre, and Jawad Aziz from Unesco Pakistan, is visiting to closely examine the work carried out and the necessary steps for future preservation. The team was given an extensive tour by the Walled City of Lahore Authority and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, who guided the delegation through several key sites within Lahore Fort, including the Picture Wall, Royal Kitchen, Lahu Temple, and the Summer Palace. These locations are part of a broader effort to preserve the historical and cultural significance of Lahore Fort, a Unesco World Heritage site. Throughout the visit, the delegation will review both completed conservation works and planned activities, ensuring that they align with Unesco’s standards for preserving the fort’s unique cultural heritage. The team’s goal is to ensure that these efforts will safeguard the site for future generations while maintaining its historical integrity, while also appreciating the works done by Walled City and Aga Khan.