Renovation of Quran Gate in Shiraz Completed
Majid Karami Qarache, a spokesman for Shiraz Municipality, said the third phase of the project, featuring renovation of the exterior of the structure, ended recently.
He noted that the Quran Gate is now ready for visits by those traveling to Shiraz during Nowruz holidays (later in March, marking the Iranian New Year).
The Quran Gate is a historic gate in the north of Shiraz.
It is located at the northeastern entrance of the city, on the way to Marvdasht and Isfahan.
The gate is believed to bless people who pass beneath it before they undertake journeys by means of a copy of the Holy Quran being embedded at a small room atop.
The rectangular-based monument was initially built in the 18th century during the Zand dynasty. However, it succumbed to several multiple quakes, which stroke the city during Qajar era (1785 to 1925).
Over its history, the monument has undergone several restoration and renewal projects.
The latest renovation and repair project has begun by the Municipality of Shiraz under the supervision of the city’s cultural heritage department.
