Ancient Bridge to Regain Past Glory

Restoration of a 300-year-old bridge in Babol, Mazandaran Province, has been initiated after years of anticipation for measures to return the historical structure to its original form. 
During a provincial trip in 2015, Cabinet members had vowed to allocate a budget for reparation of the bridge, but the sum was pledged to be supplied after the completion of general restoration plans specially aiming to recover its historical features.
The operations have begun now after about three years, according to deputy head of the provincial office of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization.
“After years of waiting and deep concerns of the public and NGOs, the plan has finally kicked off,” Abdolmotalleb Sharifi said Monday.