Field Visit and Discussion with Dr. Eskandar Mokhtari and Shahid Beheshti University Architectural Studies & Urban Conservation Students in the Historic Sirus Neighborhood

Dr. Eskandar Mokhtari, prominent veteran expert of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, accompanied by graduate students in Architectural Studies and Urban Conservation from Shahid Beheshti University, conducted a comprehensive field visit and scholarly dialogue across key historic and urban fabric sites in Tehran’s Sirus neighborhood.

The tour covered significant architectural and urban landmarks, including:

• Historic Structures & Spaces: Golshan Public Bath (Hammam-e Golshan), Golshan Greenhouse, Dezhmi-far House, Aslani House, Naeb-ol-Saltaneh Bazaar, and the Safavid-era Doulab Gate Forecourt (Jelokhan-e Darvazeh-ye Doulab).
• Urban Corridors & Pathways: Mostafa Khomeini Avenue, Rey Street, Balagar Alley, Moradkhani, Rasouli, Abbasi, Karimi passages, and the Naeb-ol-Saltaneh Bazaar alleyway.

Objective:

The primary aim of this visit was to highlight the tangible and intangible heritage potential of the historic Sirus neighborhood, as well as to showcase ongoing community, restoration, and revitalisation efforts undertaken within the area.

Date of Visit: October 2, 2026 (11 Mehr 1405)