Fatemeh Davari, senior advisor to the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, emphasized that World Heritage listing is not the conclusion of a process but the beginning of a renewed responsibility for the preservation, presentation, and proper utilization of such heritage. She noted that Iran has registered 57 sites on the World Heritage List over four decades.
Ali Darabi, Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, highlighted that 110 individuals contributed to the Alamut Castle dossier over five years, describing the site as not merely a historical monument but part of Iran's civilizational and administrative system offering valuable lessons for today's world.
Expressing gratitude to the managers and experts who played a role in this process, he stated that World Heritage registration is the fruit of collective effort and the result of years of expert research and administrative work, and that all those who have labored along this path deserve appreciation.
Darabi further emphasized that if World Heritage registration is among Iran's proud achievements today, its social impacts must also be taken into consideration; "for wherever we meet with people, from various segments of society to culture and history enthusiasts, we witness a palpable sense of pride and positive sentiment among the populace regarding these accomplishments."
Hassan Fertosi, Secretary-General of Iran's National Commission for UNESCO, stressed that Alamut's registration represents the inscription of a part of Iran's identity and civilization in global memory, providing an opportunity for cultural diplomacy and international cooperation.
The 12th-century Alamut castle is located on top of a peak in Qazvin province, northern Iran. It was once a shelter for the followers of Hasan-e Sabbah (1070–1124), who was a spiritual leader of an Islamic sect.
- seyed mohammad kazemi
