On April 29 th , 2019, Dr. Jalal Idiadi, representing World Cultural Heritage Voice (WCHV), met with UNESCO in Paris after requesting meetings with the organization. Dr. Ajadi talked with UNESCO officials about the current threats endangering the structure of Taq Kasra. While presenting the WCHV’s letter regarding Taq Kasra to Ms. Audrey Azoulay, the Director General of UNESCO, Dr. Ajadi also r

equested the urgent investigation into the deterioration of the monument. Dr. Ajadi discussed that neither the Iraqi government, as the state/country where this archeological site is located, nor the Iranian government as the responsible state for preservation of the Iranian archeological sites are fulfilling their duties. WCHV has requested urgent and immediate attention from UNESCO into the dire condition and preservation of this important cultural heritage site.

During the same visit to UNESCO, Dr. Ajadi also had discussions with Iraqi cultural heritage s that have threatened the Sassanid era heritage sites, and has
expressed concerns, therefore extending request for their attention as well as taking the necessary steps for preservation of Taq Kasra and other sites located in Iraq.
WCHV will continue communication with UNESCO officials and has requested to be informed of any actions taken for preservation of Taq Kasra and other heritage sites.