On March 11th, a Heritage Foundation team of artisans, mobilized from Khairpur, led by Mr. Naheem Shah, PM, Heritage Foundation, arrived in Makli. The work of providing supports has been completed under the direction of Engr. Mushtaq Dawood.
During this time, samples of mortar was also collected.
On March 10th, work of physical survey of tombs of Samma Noble I and Samma Noble II undertaken.
On March 5th, Ar. Yasmeen Lari, CEO, Heritage Foundation, along with Engr. Mushtaq Dawood visited the site to make a preliminary evaluation of the state structure of Tomb of Samma Noble I.
- Many parts of the Samma Noble I and II were found to be in a highly damaged state and were found to be in imminent danger of collapse.
- Those portions facing the prevailing wind, i.e. south elevation and interior brick work was found to be highly eroded. The endangered portions are due to the loss of the base and loss of wall masonry. There is extensive loss of mortar resulting in extensive loss of brick masonry.
- The foundation stones on the west side were also found to be exposed with major loss of mortar.
Because of the highly degraded state of the monument, it was decided to provide temporary supports on a priority basis to those parts identified as being most endangered, in both the tombs of Samma Noble I and II. It was decided that arrangements would be made by Heritage Foundation to provide temporary supports within the next ten days to avoid any mishap during documentation and conservation work.