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Conservation of the Heritage of Sindh

Endowment Fund Trust for the Preservation of the Heritage of Sindh, Jamshoro

The Endowment Fund Trust for the Preservation of the Heritage of Sindh (EFT) Regional Office, is committed to the conservation of the built heritage of Sindh. Over the course of the years, EFT has planned and conducted successful interventive conservation adhering to international protocols and charters. The Regional Office has been engaged in varying projects in terms of size and complexity from all over the province and has been successful in restoring many of the heritage projects to their former glory.

The Regional Office’s modus operandi when it comes to conservation is linear, transparent and reflects the resolve of the team to do justice to Sindh’s dilapidated structures.

To begin with, projects begin with a Detailed survey of the heritage sites complete with survey reports, detailed engineering and architectural drawings, condition reports and assessments, photographic documentation, and field estimates for the project.

At the office, the data collected is compiled into informative and comprehensive Project Proposals.
These proposals are drafted by professionals with vast field experience under the guidance of the Regional Coordinator.

The proposals highlight:

  • Historical background and significance of the site.
  • The coordinates, location, and accessibility details.
  • Engineering and architectural drawings.
  • A condition report with photographic evidence.
  • Conservator recommendations.
  • Detailed estimate of the project.

After a project is approved, the Regional Office embarks on a structured methodology of conservation that aligns with international guidelines and universal values. Intervention is kept as minimal as possible and special consideration is taken with regards to material homogeneity and compatibility. The office engages the community and builds capacity of the local craftsmen and artisans to ensure the traditional techniques using locally sourced materials live on.

Finally, a Project Completion Report is drafted. The report offers a glimpse into the well-documented conservation process throughout the project timeline. The in-situ conservation strategies and decisions are compiled that supplement a before-and-after pictorial report of the heritage site.

Completed Projects

S. NO PROJECT NAME STARTED COMPLETED
1 Mir Karam Ali Talpur Tomb Complex, Hyderabad (Phase-I) 2011 February 2016
2 Pir Sarhandi Tomb, Matiari 2012 2016
3 Drighbala Graveyard, Dadu (Earth work- 2014) & 10- Structure Completed 2014 May 2022
4 Gobind Ram Darbar, Manjhand Jamshoro August 2014 April 2015
5 Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro Tomb, Hyderabad June 2015 November 2021
6 Shah Baharo Tomb, Larkana July 2015 January 2019
7 Darya Khan Abro Tomb, Larkana July 2015 January 2016
8 Sahib Mahal, Village Khadero, District Badin August 2016 March 2018
9 Grave of Parmanand Mewaram Ramchandani, Hyderabad March 2017 August 2017
10 Pir Potha Subzwari Graveyard, Sehwan Sharif May 2017 December 2020
11 Jam Chutto Graveyard, Taluka Manjhand District Jamshoro August 2017 December 2019
12 Suhagan and Duhgan Tomb, near Adhi Pahari, Rohri Sukkur October 2018 November 2019
13 Tower/Thul Kaath Bambhan, Tando Muhammad Khan November 2018 November 2018
14 Adam Khan Mari Tomb, at Khipro, Sanghar September 2019
15 Dolen Daryan Khan Otaaq, Manjhand October 2019 May 2021
16 Bastion of Mud Fort, at Tando Allahyar November 2019 July 2020
17 Rais Misri Khan Chandio Graveyard (Qambar Shahdadkot) November 2020 September 2024
18 Moosa Khatian Tomb October 2021 March 2024
19 Mai Jaman Mosque (Sanghar) December 2021 November 2024
20 Mehtaram Hall, Hyderabad January 2022 June 2022
21 Hindu Temple (Shiva Marbi) Moosa Khatian April 2022 January 2023
22 Jamote House, Matiari April 2022 May 2023
23 Bouhle Chand Building Hyder Chowk, Hyderabad October 2022 April 2023
24 Main Gate Haveli Mir Mohammad Khan Talpur at Tando Mohammad Khan November 2022 May 2023
25 Dargah Pir Zakri (Sakrand) August 2022 June 2023
26 Jamia Arabia High School Building, Tilik Incline, Hyderabad February 2023 October 2023
27 Rehabilitation of Folk Musical Studio Faheem Allan Faqeer, Jamshoro December 2023 July 2024

On-Going Projects

S. NO PROJECT NAME STARTED TILL DATE
1 Ranikot Repair and Restoration 2014 On-going
2 Mir Karam Ali Talpur’s Tomb Complex, Hyderabad (Phase-II) September 2022 On-going

The Regional Office has worked on many preservation projects which have completed .

Some of these projects reports are featured below

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