Installation of Asian Cheetah Statue in Qaleh Bala

According to the reporter of Mirath Arya, Seyed Mohammad Sadegh Razavian said on Tuesday, May 26, 2026: The installation of the Asian cheetah statue in the tourism-oriented village of Qaleh Bala is a step towards strengthening the environmental and tourism identity of this village as the golden gateway to Turan National Park and a symbol of the importance of protecting this valuable species. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County added: Qaleh Bala village, which is on the path to world registration, is diligently completing projects related to the standardization of its world registration file, and the installation of elements such as the Asian cheetah statue is carried out in line with introducing the natural and environmental capacities of this region. Referring to the special position of Qaleh Bala village in Turan National Park, he stated: This village, located at the golden gateway of Turan National Park and the Turan Biosphere Reserve, hosts many tourists who travel to this region to observe wildlife, and after staying in eco-lodges, they head to Turan National Park to visit the valuable wildlife species. Razavian noted: The installation of the Asian cheetah statue in Qaleh Bala village is a symbol of the vital importance of protecting this endangered species and a reminder of the deep connection of this village with the habitat of the Asian cheetah in Turan National Park. The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Shahroud County emphasized: This statue will also help to better introduce the tourism capacities of the region as a visual attraction.