Learning from the Past and Planning for the Future: Conditions and Proposals for Stone Conservation of the Mausoleum of Cyrus the Great in the World Heritage Site of Pasargadae

A comprehensive maintenance and conservation plan for the Mausoleum of Cyrus the Great, a 6th-century BC limestone structure and the only intact monument from the Achaemenid period at Pasargadae, Iran, is proposed to ensure its sustainable preservation. The study identifies key risks and damaging factors affecting the mausoleum's stonework, reviews past conservation efforts, and recommends a cyclic inspection and intervention scheme tailored to the monument's specific weathering conditions. This approach aims to mitigate deterioration while respecting the historical significance of the site, offering a model for managing other World Heritage properties.

Rafiee Fanood, M., & Saradj, F. M. (2012). Learning from the Past and Planning for the Future: Conditions and Proposals for Stone Conservation of the Mausoleum of Cyrus the Great in the World Heritage Site of Pasargadae. International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 7(4), 434–460. https://doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2011.643527