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Emergency Conservation and Restoration of the Historic ZorZor Church within the Barun Dam Project: An Anastylosis-Based Approach and Advanced Technologies in Cultural Heritage Protection
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Ebrahim Heidari   , Hamid Amanollahi * |
| , amanollahi.hamid@ut.ac.ir |
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This study examines the emergency conservation and relocation of the historic ZorZor Church, a stone-built Armenian monument located in northwestern Iran, which was threatened by permanent inundation following the impoundment of the Barun Dam reservoir. The primary objective of the research is to analyze the technical, managerial, and conservation processes applied during the rescue operation and to evaluate the effectiveness of an anastylosis-based approach in accordance with international heritage conservation principles. The research adopts a descriptive–analytical methodology, based on detailed architectural documentation, geotechnical surveys, structural assessments, and systematic field observations conducted before, during, and after relocation. The church was dismantled stone by stone and reconstructed approximately 600 meters away at an elevation 89 meters higher than its original location, ensuring structural stability, material authenticity, and landscape compatibility with the new site. The integration of geotechnical engineering, structural design, and conservation science proved critical for risk mitigation and successful reconstruction under emergency conditions. The findings demonstrate that the ZorZor Church project represents a viable and replicable model for managing cultural heritage threatened by large-scale water infrastructure projects. The study highlights the importance of interdisciplinary coordination and early heritage risk assessment in dam planning and reservoir management frameworks.
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Article number: A-10-1102-1 |
| Keywords: ZorZor Church, emergency heritage conservation, anastylosis, Barun Dam, reservoir management |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
سد و سازه
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