KVPT’s Patan Darbar Earthquake Response Campaign - Work to Date - September 2016

Guidelines, using good quality materials, and maintaining
the quality of work.
(b) Arrangements shall be made for the supervision and
monitoring of restoration, rebuilding, and preservation,
and standards and procedures shall be determined for
this task.
25. Research Study
In the process of restoration and rebuilding of damaged
monuments, it is required that a scientific research study
is conducted on the surrounding area, foundation, the
structural construction technology of the various parts,
styles and types of traditional structures, the structures’
load bearing and load transfer technology, etc. Likewise,
it is required that a scientific and technical research study
is conducted on the traditional technology that can reduce
seismic risk.
Part 2: Guidelines for Heritage Sites
26. Definition of Heritage Site
Heritage sites refer to legally declared ‘preserved monument
areas,’ ‘archaeological sites,’ and ‘world heritage
sites.’ They also refer to potential monument areas, heritage
sites, archaeological sites, etc.
27. Preservation and Management of Historical
Settlements
Special arrangements shall be made for the preservation
and management of historical settlements damaged by
the earthquake.
28. Damage Assessment of Heritage Sites
(a) While assessing the damage within the preserved
monument area damaged by the earthquake, the overall
effect on the classified monuments and heritage objects
contained in such an area should be observed. This
should cover open spaces, natural landscape, and the
composition of historical settlements.
(b) Archaeological sites refer to excavated areas or areas
with a potential for archaeological investigation.
While assessing the damage to such sites, the effect on
the designated area as well as on the overall environment
around it should be observed.
(c) While assessing the damage to historical settlements,
attention should be paid to the effect on the settlements’
structure, open spaces, monuments and their composition.
29. Preservation of Heritage Sites
(a) In the context of not just a handful of monuments
but monument areas and historical sites that have been
severely damaged by the earthquake, their physical, social,
and cultural aspects shall be analyzed and assessed,
and a rehabilitation master plan shall be prepared, as necessary.
(b) Initiatives shall be taken to immediately implement
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