A Comparative Study of Two Persian Gardens and a Critique of Their Restoration

The Aliabad Garden was constructed in the Qajar era by Brigadier Mufakham, the ruler of Bojnourd City, as a hunting ground, a resting place, and for recreation. Throughout history, the Aliabad Garden has undergone many changes, as no more than a pavilion in the middle of this Iranian Garden exists today. Meanwhile, failure to focus on these and similar gardens has resulted in the loss of existing documents as evidence of the city's historical background, which may never be compensated for. The recognition of original surviving lines and return of the true face of the Garden not only help preserve the historical identity of the city of Bojnourd but also represent an effort to re-read a part of the culture and the art of this land, which may feature the artistic characteristics of its era. Since previous measures influence restorative measures and affect subsequent measures, it is essential to understand vital processes in the past and monitor restorative processes to adopt proper future decisions. Thus, the present study deals with this subject critically and provides a final plan based on criticisms made about domestic examples (e.g., Yazd's Dolatabad Garden) and the previously presented plan on the case study