Lahore: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has announced its decision to open the recently-discovered royal chambers – which had remained hidden for centuries (in addition to their carried artefacts and other remains) – located within the precincts of Shahi Qila (Lahore Fort) to the public, according to news sources.
Further, the authority has commenced with the restoration of Shahi Qila’s Hamam (bath house); which was constructed during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar-e-Azam. Following the completion of the renovation work – currently being pursued by the Archaeology Department of the Punjab University as well as international experts – people will be able to see the ancient relics.
WCLA has also reported on its discovery of a series of tunnels in a recent dig under the basement of Diwan-e-Aam; along with many antique utensils near the eastern side of the fort. The Hamam was discovered last year.
WCLA Director Conservation Najm-us-Saqib announced that the arsenal, royal bath house and fort kitchen would be opened for to tourists. He called the structure to be one-of-a-kind in the world, as it was shaped by various emperors.
The experts have also issued a warning that calls for strict adherence to the International Council on Monuments and Sites’ standards to conserve the heritage sites from infrastructure modernisation and climate change.
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