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Lahore's Mughal-era Shahi Hammam wins UNESCO award

The 17th century Mughal-era Shahi Hammam in Lahore received the Award of Merit in this year’s UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in Bangkok.

“Undertaken with a high degree of technical proficiency, the restoration of Shahi Hammam has safeguarded a unique example of the monumental 17th-century Mughal public bathhouse,” a statement on UNESCO’s website read.

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The conservation project was recognised “for returning the ornate Shahi Hammam to its former prominence within the Walled City of Lahore while giving encouragement to future private conservation initiatives.” The display of excavated underground structures, partial reinstatement of bathhouse features, and an educational exhibition gives visitors a better understanding of the bathhouse’s historic function.

A total of 13 winning projects from six countries – Australia, China, India, Iran, Japan and Pakistan – have been recognized in this year’s Heritage Awards. The 2016 Award of Excellence was presented to Sanro-Den Hall, a prayer hall at Sukunahikona Shrine in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. “The project epitomises the efficacy of grass-roots advocacy, coupled with traditional building practices, in extending the life of distinctive 20th-century Kakezukuri structure, successfully returning it to a central place in the cultural life of the local community.”

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Best Places of Lahore Pakistan

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Shahi Hamam | Hotels in Lahore Pakistan
The Shahi Hammam, also known as the Wazir Khan Hammam, is a Persian-style bath which was built in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1635 C.E. during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan.

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Hiran Minar | Hotels in Lahore Pakistan

Hiran Minar is set in peaceful environs near Lahore in Sheikhupura, Pakistan. It was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir as a monument to Mansiraj, his favourite pet deer or antelope.

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Lahore Fort
Inside the Lahore Fort are royal palaces, gardens, fountains, baths, and many great pieces of art and architecture from the Mughal period. The fort was the capital for the Mughai emporer Akbar in the 1580s. The area itself has been occupied since the 1100s.

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Badshahi Mosque

The Badshahi Mosque was completed in 1673 for the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It is among the largest mosques in the world. The building, a shining example of Mughal-era architecture, is made of red stone.

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