LAHORE: UNESCO has hailed the completion of the conservation of the northern section of Lahore Fort’s historic Picture Wall as a landmark achievement in heritage preservation, describing it as one of the most ambitious conservation projects undertaken in Pakistan.
The Picture Wall, one of the world’s largest and most intricate mural walls, stretches nearly half a kilometre along Lahore Fort and tells a 400-year-old story through approximately 2,000 decorated panels arranged across three tiers.
Constructed during the reigns of Mughal emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan in the 17th century, the wall features depictions of flora, fauna, hunting scenes, royal processions, angels, demons, animals, birds, geometric designs and floral motifs inspired by Indo-Persian folklore.
Its decorative elements were created using a range of traditional techniques, including glazed tile mosaic known as Kashikari, fresco painting, marble and red sandstone jali work, and terracotta relief.
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