AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK · QuTb SHAHi HERiTAGE PARk Ornate details above the arches were...
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Qutb Shahi heritage park, hyderabad
AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHYAUGUST 2017
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QuTb SHAHi HERiTAGE PARk
Contents 1. MAJOR MOnuMEnTS - MUHAMMAD qUli qUTb SHAH’S ToMb ......................................................... 04
- HAMAM - SERAi ......................................................... 10
2. AnASTYlOSiS Of CHAukHAndi ......................................................... 12
3. SiTE lAndSCAPE - PHASE 1 ......................................................... 17
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QuTb SHAHi HERiTAGE PARkMuhammad Quli Qutb Shah’s Tomb
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6AUGUST 2017
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The cement concrete on the lower tier of the plinth was dismantled to reduce excess load on the structure
To withstand heavy footfall and ensure long term preservation, 30 mm thick granite slab flooring was laid to appropriate slope and pattern
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Installation of 80 mm thick rough granite edging stone
8AUGUST 2017
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The floor levels of the crypt were significantally altered by filling debris which is being removed following the determination of original levels
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Fragments of glazed ceramic tiles said to have originally adorned the facade of the monument were discovered during the removal of debris
10AUGUST 2017
QuTb SHAHi HERiTAGE PARkHamam - Serai
Restoration of low height masonry wall in random rubble mansonry with lime mortar
A sample of finish of external arch facade was prepared for approval
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Reconstruction of roof and paraper over the serai proposed to be used as office space
12AUGUST 2017
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1860sSource: Alkazi Foundation
Anastylosis of Chaukhandi
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Stone elements found lying on the ground adjacent to existing Chaukhandi structure indicatedseveral cracks that would’ve resulted in detachment of contiguous parts of beams and columns
Repair of damaged stone elements for reconstruction
14AUGUST 2017
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Four capitals matching in size and detail were discovered near Mosque 11
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Missing portions of one of the broken column was reconstructed
16AUGUST 2017
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QuTb SHAHi HERiTAGE PARkSite Landscape: Phase 1
18AUGUST 2017
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The south-west corner arches were built in small portion to provide a sense of enclosure of this side of the 16th century wall
The north-east corner arches were reconstructed
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Ornate details above the arches were recreated on the south-east corner of the arcade with the battlements above as per the existing evidence
20AUGUST 2017
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Brick retaining walls for the base concrete beneath the connecting pathways is being constructed
22AUGUST 2017
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Connecting pathwars are being built using locally available limestone to ensure holistic landscape development
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Adequate plinth protection is being prepared for all the monuments, consisting of concrete base with retaing walls finished with 80 mm thick granite stones
24AUGUST 2017
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Appropriate earth grading is being carried out to ensure proper site drainage
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QuTb SHAHi HERiTAGE PARkQutb Shahi heritage park
Hyderabad