Rehabilitation of Informal Settlements in Heritage Sites: Zargaran (Bamiyan)*

A comprehensive rehabilitation plan for the informal settlement of Zargaran in Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan, has been developed to address the unique challenges posed by its proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Buddha Cliff. The plan, spearheaded by the University of Florence with Italian Development Cooperation funding, offers a scalable model for rehabilitating informal settlements within heritage sites. It integrates careful analysis of local building conditions and environmental factors to ensure sustainable development while preserving cultural integrity. This approach not only aims to improve living conditions but also serves as a guiding framework for similar interventions in fragile contexts worldwide.

Loda, M., Di Benedetto, G., & Potestà, G. (2024). Rehabilitation of Informal Settlements in Heritage Sites: Zargaran (Bamiyan)*. Cultural Heritage and Development in Fragile Contexts, 153–169. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54816-1_10