Wazir Khan Hammam: A 17th century wonder | Daily Times

Wazir Khan Hammam: A 17th century wonder | Daily TimesThe most important attribute of this hammam is that it is the only one of its kind in Asia

Then came the year 2012 when the Walled City of Lahore Authority, understanding the importance of Shahi Hammam, removed 52 encroachments from its façade and set out the conservation plan. Aga Khan Culture Services Pakistan extended their technical support for conservation, and in 2014, the Royal Norwegian Embassy funded the conservation. This process was completed in 2016 and the same year Shahi Hammam won the Award of Merit by UNESCO for best conservation practices in Pakistan.

Source: Daily Times / Tania Qureshi / MARCH 23, 2018

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