Il mausoleo di Oljeitu a Soltaniyeh in Iran. Bilanci e prospettive per un sito UNESCO

The Oljeitu Mausoleum at Soltaniyeh, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005, stands as a testament to international conservation efforts that began decades prior. This monumental structure, commissioned by Ilkhān dynasty ruler Oljeitu in the early 14th century, features a distinctive double-shell dome akin to Brunelleschi's design and ranks among the world's largest. A comprehensive assessment of its restoration trajectory reveals the enduring impact of collaborative heritage conservation strategies, spearheaded by Piero Sanpaolesi, who bridged global expertise with local initiatives during his tenure at both the University of Florence and Tehran. The mausoleum's preservation reflects the principles enshrined in UNESCO's Heritage Convention, offering a model for balancing cultural integrity with adaptive reuse.

Pisani, F. (2023). Il mausoleo di Oljeitu a Soltaniyeh in Iran. Bilanci e prospettive per un sito UNESCO. Restauro Archeologico, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.36253/rar-14281