Abstract
Wah Gardens’ historic fabric and physical environment including their cultural setting, buildings, water landscaped gardens, and artistic creations reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Mughal period. Wah Gardens that once depicted the prospects of regality and magnificence lie in ruins presently due to the climatic conditions, negligence of the concerned authorities and anthropogenic vandalism. These cultural assets are the physical evidence of the past. They carry a distinct and unforgettable image in the life of residents that needs to be preserved for future generations to give them their own sense of place and identity. The objective of this research is to identify the threats faced by this marvelous heritage site and review the condition of the heritage structures in order to preserve this cultural heritage resource for the future. Condition assessment and review was carried out to record the existing situation of the buildings as well as the surrounding landscape in order to develop appropriate recommendations for reviving the essence of this vibrant cultural heritage site. The prioritization of recommendations was formulated according to the condition assessment of the Wah Gardens.
Highlights
Wah Gardens, previously known as Bagh-e-Hasan Abdal, were a place of pleasure and camping for the Mughal emperors
The Wah Gardens heritage site has been documented in this research and analytical studies with textural reference have been conducted to strengthen the visual survey and observations made during the field survey
The continuous spread of residential and commercial encroachment towards the Wah Gardens is an alarming situation for the heritage site
Summary
Wah Gardens, previously known as Bagh-e-Hasan Abdal, were a place of pleasure and camping for the Mughal emperors. The first building in the garden was erected by Raja Maan Singh during the years 1581-1586 (Alexander, 1909). Wah Gardens when built were included in the Hasan Abdal premises but due to administrative changes, these gardens are the zenith of the city of Wah Cantt. The modern city of Wah Cantt has received much attention after the establishment of Pakistan Ordinance Factories in 1951, when the name Wah was changed to Wah Cantonment or Wah Cantt. The city of Wah Cantt is full of greenery and is surrounded by mountains from all sides depicting the view of a valley. The research demonstrates the current context of the Wah Gardens and highlights the challenging threats to this heritage site
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