A large portion of the valuable books in Dr. Minuyi's library has been damaged due to flooding and rain. Dr. Mohammad Dehghani explained in an interview with Ibna: Last night (Saturday night) when it rained, the downspouts were blocked, causing water to enter the building. Unfortunately, there is no technical or physical oversight of the building. We are here as a board of trustees, but our job is not to supervise the building. Unfortunately, because the adjacent building was demolished, part of this building was also damaged, and no one from the Human Sciences Research Institute came to supervise. He added: The books that are now wet and the children are trying to dry them with hairdryers and fans are all valuable, and there is nothing that can be substituted for them. Some of these are letters from Professor Minuyi that have been damaged; these are documents, and unfortunately, no one cares, and there is no oversight or control.
Flood Damage to Dr. Minuyi's Library
Dr. Minuyi's library has suffered significant water damage due to flooding caused by blocked downspouts. Dr. Mohammad Dehghani highlights the lack of oversight and care for the building, which has led to the loss of valuable books and documents. This incident underscores the neglect of cultural heritage in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Dr. Minuyi's library suffered significant water damage due to flooding caused by blocked downspouts. Valuable books and documents, including letters from Professor Minuyi, were affected, highlighting a lack of oversight and care for cultural heritage.
- The flooding was caused by blocked downspouts during heavy rain.
- There is a lack of technical oversight for the building, leading to the damage.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a rich cultural heritage, but many institutions struggle with maintenance and oversight, leading to the deterioration of important historical sites.
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