Work to restore Telangana's Paigah Tombs in progress
The historic Paigah Tombs in Hyderabad, which comes under the care of the Department of Archaeology and Museums, was sanctioned funds but are not being utilised properly.
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Article Author: Work to restore Telangana's Paigah Tombs in progress
Media Source: The New Indian Express (India)
Date: 11 May 2020
In Hyderabad, India, the large-scale restoration of the historic Paigah Tombs is in progress. Conservation work has been initiated by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) at the Ghansi Miyan’s Mausoleum. The work intends to restore the missing architectural features of the structure and replace faulty repairs in cement with…
In Hyderabad, India, the large-scale restoration of the historic Paigah Tombs is in progress. Conservation work has been initiated by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) at the Ghansi Miyan’s Mausoleum. The work intends to restore the missing architectural features of the structure and replace faulty repairs in cement with traditional material. According to a report from AKTC, the structural cracks on the ceiling and terrace of Ghansi Miyan Tomb were stitched up using lime mortar. Collapsed bulbs of the minarets were reinstated and 30-mm-thick granite stones were also laid to channel rainwater away from the foundation of structure.