TEHRAN –The Qajar-era (1789-1925) Khanom Mosque in the west-central province of Zanjan is scheduled to undergo some rehabilitation works in the near future, the provincial tourism has said.

The project involves repairing walls’ cracks, tiles and gutters, Seyyed Saeid Safavi explained on Sunday.

The project will be carried out by experienced restorers under the supervision of cultural heritage experts, the official added.

Zanjan is one of the cities founded by Sassanid King Ardashir I (180-242 CE). The province makes a base for wider explorations of the architectural wonder of Soltaniyeh. The subterranean delights of the Katale-Khor caves, colorful mountains, and the UNESCO-registered Takht-e Soleiman ruins are nearby.

In January 2020, Zanjan was designated a “world city of filigree” by the World Crafts Council after the WCC assessors visited various craft workshops, stores, exhibits, and bazaars of the city in a two-day itinerary in December 2019.

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