Lahore: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) is making steady progress on the conservation of the Anarkali Tomb \u2014 a significant Mughal-era monument \u2014 with 70% of the work now complete. The project, launched in July 2024 at a cost of PKR 124 million, is expected to be completed by June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative aims to restore the historic tomb while preserving its original architectural integrity and artistic features. According to officials, the tomb\u2019s structural strengthening has been fully carried out, and major decorative restoration is underway using traditional materials and techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So far, nearly 90% of the lime plaster work \u2014 both interior and exterior \u2014 has been completed. About 80% of the stucco tracery<\/em> (intricate decorative plasterwork) is finished, while traditional ceiling embellishments such as Ghalib Kari<\/em> and Muqarnas Kari<\/em> are 70% complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The upcoming phase will focus on restoring the tomb\u2019s flooring and fresco paintings. For this, WCLA is collaborating with heritage conservation experts to carefully study remnants of original artwork still visible at the site, ensuring the new work stays true to the monument\u2019s historical character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking to the media, WCLA Director of Media & Marketing Tania Qureshi said the project represents more than a restoration effort \u2014 it is a cultural revival. \u201cWe are using traditional methods and skilled artisans to bring this monument back to life. It\u2019s not just about the structure; it\u2019s about preserving a part of Lahore\u2019s identity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She added that the Anarkali Tomb restoration is part of the authority\u2019s broader commitment to conserving heritage sites across the provincial capital and promoting cultural tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once completed, the tomb is expected to serve as a prominent cultural attraction for both local residents and international visitors, offering a window into Lahore\u2019s rich Mughal past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lahore: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) is making steady progress on the conservation of the Anarkali Tomb \u2014 a significant Mughal-era monument \u2014 with 70% of the work now complete. The project, launched in July 2024 at a cost of PKR 124 million, is expected to be completed by June 2026. The initiative aims to restore the historic tomb while preserving its original architectural integrity and artistic features. According to officials, the tomb\u2019s structural strengthening has been fully carried out, and major decorative restoration is underway using traditional materials and techniques. So far, nearly 90% of the lime plaster work \u2014 both interior and exterior \u2014 has been completed. About 80% of the stucco tracery (intricate decorative plasterwork) is finished, while traditional ceiling embellishments such as Ghalib Kari and Muqarnas Kari are 70% complete. Read: The upcoming phase will focus on restoring the tomb\u2019s flooring and fresco paintings. For this, WCLA is collaborating with heritage conservation experts to carefully study remnants of original artwork still visible at the site, ensuring the new work stays true to the monument\u2019s historical character. Speaking to the media, WCLA Director of Media & Marketing Tania Qureshi said the project represents more than…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":75148,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15020],"tags":[66086,60505,66090,62710,63129,65600,1397,66087,66089,64828,61285,66088,60508,6659],"persona":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-102760","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-social-developments","8":"tag-anarkali-tomb","9":"tag-cultural-tourism","10":"tag-fresco-restoration","11":"tag-heritage-conservation","12":"tag-historic-preservation","13":"tag-lahore-history","14":"tag-lahore-news","15":"tag-mughal-architecture","16":"tag-mughal-era-monuments","17":"tag-pakistan-heritage","18":"tag-tourism-development","19":"tag-traditional-craftsmanship","20":"tag-walled-city-of-lahore","21":"tag-wcla","22":"cat-15020-id"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n