Field Visit by Cultural Heritage Experts to Qaleh Bala Village to Clarify the Path to World Registration

According to Miras Arya, Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said: In continuation of the efforts to compile the registration file of Qaleh Bala in the list of the world's best tourist villages, a team of experts from the Cultural Heritage Department of Shahroud County visited this historic village. While reviewing the latest status, they met and conferred with the village head, council members, residents, and local dignitaries. The Head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: During this visit, the experts presented a comprehensive report on the progress of the undertaken measures, including specialized documentation, inter-organizational coordination, and the preparation of the world registration file. He pointed out the holding of local meetings with the village influencers and stated: In these meetings, the importance of public participation in the continuation of the world registration process was emphasized, and efforts were made to strengthen the trust and cooperation of the local community more than ever by clarifying the stages that have been passed. Razavian specified: The cultural and natural capacities of Qaleh Bala were re-evaluated during this visit, and this scientific and social interaction is considered an effective step in consolidating the position of this valuable village at the national and international levels. He noted: This scientific and social interaction is considered an effective step in consolidating the position of Qaleh Bala village as a valuable heritage at the national and international levels. Razavian, referring to the fact that the historic village of Qaleh Bala is located 21 kilometers from the city of Biarjomand and east of Shahroud County, said: Qaleh Bala is located in a foothill region, and a stepped architecture has been used in the construction of its houses. The proximity of the Toran Protected Area to the village, the preservation of houses and historic texture, the abundance of ecotourism accommodations, etc., have turned this village into a tourist destination for Iranian and foreign tourists.