Authenticity and Restoration: The Benefits of Historical Studies on Re-Examining the Implemented Restorations in Persepolis

A re-examination of restoration efforts at Persepolis, particularly the Gate of All Nations, reveals that historical authenticity was compromised to align with the 1971 celebration of the Persian Empire's 2500th anniversary. The study highlights how contextual analysis of historical documents can challenge accepted restoration practices and offers a new perspective on the arrangement of stone capitals in ancient columns. While long-term restoration efforts by the Italian Institute for Middle and Far East (IsMEO) are generally praised, this research demonstrates the need to critically assess the reliability and influence of historical evidence on preservation methods.

Motamedmanesh, M. (2016). Authenticity and Restoration: The Benefits of Historical Studies on Re-Examining the Implemented Restorations in Persepolis. Arts, 5(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/arts5010002