Jajarkot palace crumbles amid conservation delays
Summary
The historic Jajarkot Palace is repeatedly collapsing amid long delays in conservation and reconstruction. Damage from the 2023 earthquake and continued weather exposure has raised fears that the centuries-old heritage site could lose its original character.
Key Points
- The historic Jajarkot Palace in Jajarkot is deteriorating rapidly because conservation and reconstruction have been delayed for years.
- Parts of the roof and other sections collapsed on Thursday and Friday, even without rainfall.
- The 2023 earthquake and earlier natural disasters weakened the palace further, forcing the District Administration Office to move into a temporary structure on the premises.
- Officials have informed the Ministry of Home Affairs, while heritage activists are urging reconstruction that preserves the palace’s historical and archaeological value.
