Preservation And Restoration Of Persepolis - 2056 Words

Ancient Ruins of Persepolis Application report for the United Nations Committee for the Conservation Preservation and Restoration of Ancient monuments and Sites (UNCCPRAMS) grant to assist the conservation, preservation and restoration of Persepolis. Written by Ruby McCann, member of the ‘Conservation, Preservation and Restoration of Persepolis society.’ As the a member of the ‘conservation, reservation and restoration of Persepolis society’ (CRRPS) I would like to apply for your grant so I can begin to restore and fix damaged parts of the Persepolis complex. The Persepolis ruins are a heritage listed site with a very important historical background. The money will also go towards further archaeological research in order to uncover more about the ancient Persian empire. I fear that the more run down the site gets the less significant it will become and its character will be lost, and the ancient Persian empire will be forgotten. This money will be beneficial in maintaining the site. Background Persepolis, built in 550 BC by Achaemenid King Darius ‘the great’, was known in its day as the richest city under the sun. The capital of the largest empire the world had ever seen, it was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the King created an impressive palace complex. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. A popular tourist attraction, and a significant part of the ruins is the westShow MoreRelatedRosalind Krauss - Photographys Discursive Spaces9350 Words   |  38 Pagesorg/journals/caa.html. Each copy of any part of a JSTOR transmission must contain the same copyright notice that appears on the screen or printed page of such transmission. The JSTOR Archive is a trusted digital repository providing for long-term preservation and access to leading academic journals and scholarly literature from around the world. The Archive is supported by libraries, scholarly societies, publishers, and foundations. It is an initiative of JSTOR, a not-for-profit organization with a