[Iran] - Steps to bring back Khan-e Mirza Jafar, a 19th-century estate in Khosf, is announced

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19th-century traditional house located in Khosf of the eastern Iranian province.The project involves strengthening the mudbrick
infrastructure, renewing stuccowork and other traditional decorations of the house, which has three iwans (porticoes), a local tourism
official said on Tuesday.An old watermill located in the basement and cob material of the exterior walls are other elements to undergo
restoration, the official said.Of the main characteristics of this historic house is its wind-catcher, intricate plasterwork, and delicately
decorated alcove, the official said.Some experts believe the historical texture of Khusf, which was once situated on the ancient Silk Road,
recently paved roads).The region intersperses arid mountains and semi-deserts and is famed for saffron and barberries
of years, the ancient Silk Road passed through many empires, kingdoms, reigns, and societies
According to UNESCO, the Silk Road enriched the countries it passed through, transporting cultures, religions, languages, and of course
material goods into societies across Europe, Asia and Africa, and uniting them all with a common thread of cultural heritage and plural
identities.AFM