Conservation of vakil historic bazaar of Shiraz based on revitalization of Valuable traditions

hossein bahrololoom ¹ (MA in Restoration and Conservation of Historical Buildings and Urban Fabrics, University) Alireza Razeghi ² (PhD in Islamic Architecture, Associate Professor, University of Art, Tehran, Iran)

Submited date : 2022-07-25 accepted date : 2022-07-25

Keywords: traditions, Revitalization, Intangible heritage, Vakil Bazaar of Shiraz,

Abstract :

Due to the variety of usage of historical bazaar of Shiraz such as economical, social, cultural and even communicative dimensions, it includes many different structures; all of which need conservation. In fact paying enough attention to both tangible and intangible aspects and dimensions of the structure plays a crucial role in conserving the identity and cultural authenticity of the complex. This process has often been neglected or considered only in structural dimensions.The current study aims at presenting a comprehensive understanding of the traditional system of historical bazaar of Shiraz and its related values and traditions, emphasizing on the previous weaknesses. In order to meet the realization of the comprehensive conservation, this study relies on the gathered data and moves in line with revitalization plan of the above named values. Using historical interpretation strategy through the study of the documented references, interviews and field observations, this study compares the historical-cultural traditions and their relevant structures in the historical bazaar of Shiraz; therefore studies the current changes in the field.These valuable traditions, according to their similar nature, were classified under five main categories include cultural, social, management, economic and corporal traditions and after analysis and aggregation, were resulted to the main revitalization strategies.The authentic identity and integrated and comprehensive conservation plan of the historical bazaar of Shiraz will be guaranteed under the case that the above named Strategy, with an emphasis on structural dimensions, are taken into consideration and are implemented by preservation custodians.