The Iranian gardens, with their organized design and natural and artificial elements, serve as manifestations of the philosophy of life and human-environment relations. They reflect cultural, historical, and social values that must be preserved for future generations. Protecting tangible and intangible heritage requires scientific methods and principles, with documentation in UNESCO being the first practical step.
This article evaluates the numerous criteria and indicators set by UNESCO, along with the process and documentation required for registration of gardens. It also identifies factors that influence the confirmation of cultural identity. Using a qualitative (descriptive-analytical) research methodology and employing a library-based approach with credible documents, the study examines UNESCO's stance and approach towards Iran’s historic gardens from a cultural perspective. Detailed analyses are provided on documents and reports related to the registration of nine Iranian historic gardens.
The research offers strategies for applicants seeking to register historic gardens based on the documents and records of successful Iranian gardens previously registered. Moreover, by referencing UNESCO’s World Heritage standards, the key success components in registering this valuable heritage are analyzed. In this regard, a roadmap and step-by-step guide are presented for applicants, which can serve as a reliable reference for registering historic gardens. These findings contribute to developing a framework for the identification, protection, and development of historic gardens in accordance with international UNESCO standards. The methodology presented is applicable to other regions of the world with similar historical and climatic conditions.
The Iranian gardens, with their organized design and natural and artificial elements, serve as manifestations of the philosophy of life and human-environment relations. They reflect cultural, historical, and social values that must be preserved for future generations. Protecting tangible and intangible heritage requires scientific methods and principles, with documentation in UNESCO being the first practical step.
This article evaluates the numerous criteria and indicators set by UNESCO, along with the process and documentation required for registration of gardens. It also identifies factors that influence the confirmation of cultural identity. Using a qualitative (descriptive-analytical) research methodology and employing a library-based approach with credible documents, the study examines UNESCO's stance and approach towards Iran’s historic gardens from a cultural perspective. Detailed analyses are provided on documents and reports related to the registration of nine Iranian historic gardens.
The research offers strategies for applicants seeking to register historic gardens based on the documents and records of successful Iranian gardens previously registered. Moreover, by referencing UNESCO’s World Heritage standards, the key success components in registering this valuable heritage are analyzed. In this regard, a roadmap and step-by-step guide are presented for applicants, which can serve as a reliable reference for registering historic gardens. These findings contribute to developing a framework for the identification, protection, and development of historic gardens in accordance with international UNESCO standards. The methodology presented is applicable to other regions of the world with similar historical and climatic conditions.
 

Keywords: Iranian historic gardens, UNESCO, applicant’s guide for registration and conservation of gardens, cultural heritage, and environment.

     

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