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Amighpey M. Investigating land subsidence and its changes within the Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam World Cultural Heritage Site. KCR 2026; 9 (1) :60-67
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Persepolis is a symbol of the glory and grandeur of ancient Iran. Persepolis is located next to the Marvdasht Plain and at the foot of Mount Rahmat in Fars Province, located in the city of Marvdasht, Iran. Unfortunately, the excessive extraction of groundwater in the Marvdasht Plain to provide water for agriculture has caused subsidence in this plain. Considering the importance of protecting ancient and historical monuments, it is important to investigate the extent of subsidence of the Marvdasht Plain within the Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam World Cultural Heritage Site in order to assess its impact on possible damage to this site. Calculations indicate widespread subsidence of the Marvdasht Plain with a maximum rate of 22.6 cm per year. Also, the results of the calculations indicate the expansion of subsidence of the Marvdasht Plain towards Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam in recent years. On the other hand, changes in the subsidence rate near these ancient monuments are significant. In order to preserve and protect these valuable ancient monuments, measures to combat the destructive effects of subsidence on them and sustainable management of the region's groundwater resources are proposed to prevent the subsidence of the Marvdasht Plain.
Keywords: InSAR, subsidence, gradient of subsidence, Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam World Cultural Heritage Site.
Type of Study: Research, Original, Regular |
Subject:
Application of modern sciences, technologies, equipment, materials and methods
Received: 2026/02/19 | Accepted: 2026/06/20 | Published: 2026/08/10
Received: 2026/02/19 | Accepted: 2026/06/20 | Published: 2026/08/10
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