The Picture Wall resembles a vast canvas embellished with a plethora of vivid imagery drawn from court life, mythology, folklore and nature, reflecting Indo-Persian artistic traditions.
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Media Source: The News International (Pakistan)
Date: 8 June 2026
The Lahore Fort’s striking façade along its northern and western sections, popularly known as the Picture Wall, is one of the world’s largest murals. Extending nearly half a kilometre and rising to 60 feet, this majestic symbol of Mughal glory celebrates diverse cultural and artistic traditions with multiple…
The Lahore Fort’s striking façade along its northern and western sections, popularly known as the Picture Wall, is one of the world’s largest murals. Extending nearly half a kilometre and rising to 60 feet, this majestic symbol of Mughal glory celebrates diverse cultural and artistic traditions with multiple decorative panels lining the wall. The project also brought together a range of local and international stakeholders whose contributions complemented one another. The government provided institutional backing through the Walled City of Lahore Authority. Aga Khan Cultural Service-Pakistan, the local affiliate of the global Aga Khan Trust for Culture, offered technical and financial support and led all conservation-related interventions. A key spillover of the Picture Wall restoration project has been the creation of a cohort of passionate young conservation professionals, mostly women, through capacity-building initiatives. Standing on scaffolding rising nearly 60 feet above the ground, braving Lahore’s sweltering summer heat, winter’s biting cold and rain spells, these women contributed to the meticulous restoration of various sections of the wall with great dedication.