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The document discusses the damage to architectural heritage structures in Gujarat from the 2001 Bhuj earthquake. It found that approximately 10,000 (two-thirds) of the 15,000 heritage structures in the region were destroyed or extensively damaged. The structures range from exceptional quality Type I structures to those with group value (Type III). The architecture was influenced by Indus Valley, Hindu, Jain, Muslim, and British colonial styles. A survey of 494 structures after the earthquake found most (90%) were affected, with more damage to older structures in Kachchh district. The performance of traditional wood-frame structures provided lessons in earthquake resistance.































Overview of damage to heritage structures in Kachchh, Gujarat from the 2001 Bhuj earthquake, which affected 10,000 of 15,000 total structures.
Details on the types of heritage structures and detailed assessment of damage, including classifications by INTACH regarding Type I, II, and III.
Description of historical architectural evolution in Kachchh region and the impacts of different periods on local styles, including Hindu, Jain, and Muslim influences.
Examination of structural performance during past earthquakes, focusing on the 2001 Bhuj earthquake and historical seismic activity affecting the Kachchh region.
Survey results detailing the categories of damage to heritage structures post-2001 earthquake, with a focus on various approaches employed for evaluation.
Specific heritage sites in Bhuj, outlining damage, notable structures, and examples of infrastructure, including temples, palaces, and public buildings that were affected.
Analysis of structural deficiencies observed in heritage buildings during the earthquake, highlighting construction practices that contributed to damage.
Call for urgent actions required for the protection and restoration of damaged heritage structures, emphasizing the need for new building codes and conservation strategies.