Aga Khan Trust For Culture | Shah Burj Gate | Lahore Fort Restoration

The #AgaKhan Trust for Culture (AKTC) began the #restoration of the #ShahBurj Gate in the #UNESCO #WorldHeritage Site of #LahoreFort, in #Pakistan. The Gate, which forms part of the famous Picture Wall, was constructed by #Mughal Emperor #ShahJahan in 1041 A.H. (1631-32) under the supervision of architect Abdul Karim Mamur Khan.

Restoration activities were prioritised to address issues such as #structural consolidation, detachment of #tilemosaics and loss of #glaze. The restoration focused on consolidating and enhancing the #Kashikari work and the iconic #Muqarnas located inside the deep-vaulted gateway.

The work was completed in March 2020 by AKTC with the support of the #RoyalNorwegianEmbassy and the #WalledCityofLahore Authority.

Watch the video to see the “before and after” view of the restoration.