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

(b) While assessing the damage to a severely and partially
damaged monument, an assessment should be made
to see which particular parts of that monument can be
retained. The decision regarding whether or not such
parts can be retained should be made on the basis of a
scientific and technical study, research and test of the
structure and materials.
(c) A detailed documentation that includes photographs,
diagrams, drawings, notes, remarks, etc. of the parts of
severely and partially damaged structures which need to
be demolished should be prepared prior to demolishing
them.
(d) While renovating a damaged structure, it should be
done in a manner that most of its usual parts can be
retained as before. If under special circumstances new
materials should be used while restoring such monuments,
special attention should be paid to ensure that
such materials are reversible in nature.
(e) If the physical condition of a monument is too deteriorated
and the remaining parts cannot be preserved and
retained, such a monument may be demolished and rebuilt.
Should this be the case, a detailed technical report
containing an evidential basis for the reason to demolish
the monument should be prepared and submitted to
the Department of Archaeology, and it is mandatory to
obtain approval from the Department of Archaeology to
demolish such a monument.
(f) Where it is proved even by scientific and technical
test as well as study and research conclusions that
a severely and partially damaged monument cannot be
renovated or reconstructed at its usual location, sufficient
proof and basis for the transfer of that monument
should be presented to the Department of Archaeology.
If granted approval by the Department of Archaeology,
such a monument may be rebuilt in a certain nearby and
appropriate location, in agreement with the local community
and all relevant stakeholders, and in accordance
with these Guidelines, ensuring that its original appearance
and style is preserved.
34. Preservation of Ordinarily Damaged Monuments
(a) Monuments whose structural integrity has not deteriorated
and that are only in need of ordinary intervention
should be perceived as ordinarily damaged monuments.
(b) Ordinarily damaged monuments should be repaired
using materials that have same quality, physical
composition, and artwork as the original material.
Part 4: Guidelines for Objects
35. Definition of Object
A moveable object or architectural element which, despite
its attachment to a heritage site or monument, has
its own independent existence, should be perceived as
an object. Such an object could be an important part of
a monument, or it could be individual works of art at
a heritage site. The relationship between an object and
its original location should be made clear in one way or
another.
36. Object Damage Assessment
While assessing the damage caused by the earthquake to
a moveable object, attention should be paid to its physical
condition, original location, and whether their relationship
with such an object remains intact, and whether
its original purpose is still served. Also, the object’s interrelationship
with the heritage site, monument, or living
tradition should be taken into consideration.
37. Object Preservation Management
(a) Appropriate and reliable arrangements should be
made for the preservation, security and storage of important
moveable elements of a damaged monument.
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