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Raymond’s Tomb Set for Revival Through Conservation Works
Raymond’s tomb is an old monument in Hyderabad.
It honors Michel Joachim Marie Raymond, a French military commander who served the Nizam.
The monument has been neglected for many years.
The Heritage department has now started work to improve it.
Workers are adding paths, plants, cleaning and visitor facilities.
New signs will help people understand the site.
The tomb was closed because of security problems and anti-social incidents.
Officials say the improvements will respect the historic buildings.
After this work, the main heritage structure will also be restored.
The Heritage department has begun conservation measures at Raymond’s tomb on Asmangadh Hillock in Malakpet, Hyderabad.
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority is carrying out landscaping and environmental works around the monument.
Planned improvements include pathways, greenery, cleaning, circulation areas, visitor amenities, signage and ambience upgrades.
The tomb had been closed after anti-social incidents and security lapses.
Restoration of the heritage structure will begin after the current precinct improvement works are completed.
- Who
- The Heritage department, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, and Heritage department director Prof. K. Arjun Rao are involved in the works.
- What
- Conservation, landscaping, environmental improvements and planned restoration are being undertaken at Raymond’s tomb.
- Where
- Raymond’s tomb on Asmangadh Hillock in Malakpet, Hyderabad.
- When
- The current conservation and precinct improvement works have begun; restoration will follow their completion.
- Why
- The works aim to revive the neglected monument, improve visitor access and amenities, and protect its historic character.
Key facts
- Monument
- Raymond’s tomb, the memorial of French military commander Michel Joachim Marie Raymond
- Location
- Asmangadh Hillock, Malakpet, Hyderabad
- Current work
- Landscaping, environmental improvements, pathways, greenery, cleaning and circulation areas
- Visitor improvements
- Visitor amenities, signage and ambience improvements
- Previous status
- The monument had remained closed because of anti-social incidents and security lapses
- Next phase
- Restoration of the heritage structure will begin after the current works
- Historical features
- A black-stone obelisk marked “JR,” a pillared memorial pavilion and associated structures
Quotes
Prof. K. Arjun Rao
Director of the Heritage department
“Landscaping and visitor facilities are intended to complement the structures and improve accessibility without compromising heritage.”
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