authorities (report on “Management-Plan of the Conservation and Rehabilitation of the
Historical Centre of Samarkand”, Samarkand, 2006, p.11), it is planned to regenerate former
city walls (Annex 3 Photo from Magazine 3-2007, p.52) and the gate (Annex 3 Photo from
Magazine 3-2007, p.51) of the Timurid part of Samarkand in order for them to be used –as it
is written in the report- as facilities for handicrafts workshops and centres for tourism
services. At whole, the reconstruction of walls and gate enables for revival of former
corresponding artistic image of Old city (report, p.11). This large-scale reconstruction project
would be very harmful to the general view of this part of the Timurid town, and does not
conform to international conservation/preservation principles. A hotel, which it is planned to
construct next to the remains of the Timurid city walls, will also cause significant damage to
this very special historic area.
The mission recommends a halt to new constructions with “historic façades” and the total
reconstruction of the city walls. Instead it is recommended that all new buildings of poor
quality and harmful functions should be demolished and the historic remains consolidated
and presented with archeological excavations where essential. .
5.2 Recommendations related to the Management Plan:
The final detailed Management Plan, which will take into account the recommendations of
the WH Committee, is in process of development. As stated in the draft Management Plan,
research, development of normative documents and organizational activities will be finished
during the first stage of realization of the draft Management Plan (2007- 2010).
5.2.1. A Conservation Strategy for the whole property, including the monuments and
residential areas of the historic city, should be prepared, adopted and implemented and be
based on a proper documentation of the property. A scientific monitoring system, as a part
of the Conservation Strategy, should be put in place to collect and analyze data in order to
evaluate different factors affecting the monuments: environmental and human factors, impact
of the restoration works, effectiveness of ongoing conservation, etc..
A conservation strategy for the existing residential districts which have been neglected until
now, should be developed as soon as possible, in order to facilitate
their rehabilitation based
on accurate recording and restoration rather than rebuilding. Any further demolition of the
traditional housing areas should be prevented pending the adoption of the necessary
conservation strategy and management plan. All possible measures should be taken in order
to encourage their sustainable development and rehabilitation.
As seen during the mission, several areas surrounding major monuments such as Registan
Ensemble, Bibi Khanum, Gur Emir have suffered significant losses.
Some traditional urban
fabric is still intact (as noticed in the surroundings of Aksaray Mausoleum). Their future
protection and rehabilitation as key parts of the historic values of the town should be given
high priority.
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5.2.2. A coherent urban conservation and planning policy should be developed as part of the
Management Plan of the World Heritage area and its buffer zone. It should be integrated into
the Urban Development Plan.
5.3 Establishment of a Committee:
It is necessary to strengthen The Scientific Board on Protection and Utilization of Monuments
in Samarkand, perhaps by including some international experts, for consultations and taking
scientific decisions in conformity with international principles related to the restoration and
documentation of historic properties, as well as the rehabilitation of the historic quarters and
approaches to developmental projects.
5.4 Strengthening of the site management.
Taking into account the scope and complexity of issues facing the property, the site
management system should be strengthened. There is also a need to improve coordination
between all the different institutions in order to be able to execute the work plans developed
under the Management Plan, such as on-going maintenance, major restoration projects,
monitoring, documentation, promotional activities and tourism.
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