Abstract
The rapid growth in population, accompanied by theunplanned expansion of the built environment of the town,is shattering the spiritual and historical essence of the town’s urban fabricsimultaneously. As a result, prominent historical monuments like the Tomband Garden of Lalarukh, Maqbara Hakeeman have decayed and are in direneed of attention. The research aims to generate an appropriate tourism planthat could, on the one hand, preserve these monuments and, on the other,could be helpful for the authorities to enhance the tourism potential of thetown. This research paper highlights the significance of historical andcultural heritage, which need to be conserved. The research was initiallyundertaken by identifying the significant historical monuments throughreconnaissance surveys, interviews and literature review by takingHassanabdal as a case study area which is an old historic town located inNorthern Punjab, exhibits diverse remnants from the times of Buddhist,Mughal, Sikh and British invaders. The recommendations were given in thelight of ICOMOS and UNESCO guidelines, keeping in view the currentconservation practices and legislation in Pakistan
Authors
1-Faiqa Khilat School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Fariha Tariq Department of City and Regional Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Sana Malik School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords
Hassanabdal, Mughal, Sikh, Conservation, Tourism
DOI Number
10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).04
Page Nos
27-46
Volume & Issue
VI - IV
