TEHRAN - The historical house of the late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleqani is set to undergo urgent restoration, according to the head of Tehran province's Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.

Parham Janfeshan on Thursday revealed recent discussions with the Tehran Municipality over the restoration of the house, which is located near the Pich-e Shemiran area in downtown Tehran.

Janfeshan emphasized the importance of the restoration project, which will be conducted by the municipality under the supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts. “We have worked in coordination with the head of the Tehran Municipality's Cultural and Artistic Organization to ensure the preservation of this valuable historical structure,” Janfeshan said.

The architectural significance of the house and its association with Ayatollah Taleqani, a prominent revolutionary figure, are key factors driving the registration process.

According to Janfeshan, the house is also being considered for inclusion on the national list of cultural heritage sites, with officials currently preparing the necessary documentation.

Born to a religious family in 1911, Taleqani was an Iranian theologian, Muslim reformer, democracy advocate, Islamic scholar, and thinker, who shoulder to shoulder with millions of Iranians, revolted against Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.

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