Work began on the construction of the country's first sunken museum at the iconic 16th century tomb here, one of the 25 'adarsh' (model) monuments recently designated by the Union Ministry of Culture.
"We are working in a magnificent partnership here like we did with the restoration of this monument earlier...And, the project once completed, will link the modern city of Delhi to its heritage that was a remarkable period in human history," the Aga Khan said.
As part of its urban renewal initiative, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) is building the museum on behalf of the ASI.
Union Minister of Culture Mahesh Sharma laid its foundation stone today in the presence of the Aga Khan, who is in the capital to receive the Padma Vibhushan tomorrow.
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"The museum will include a permanent exhibit, galleries for temporary exhibits, an auditorium for film screenings, a souvenirs shop and a cafe. Live demonstrations of building crafts such as stonework and plaster work, as well as other prominent Mughal crafts, will be a permanent activity," the AKTC said.
"As with any of our initiatives, the idea is cultural restoration and parallel community revival and their participation in the process. We apply the same philosophy to all our projects anywhere in the world. And, we are very proud of this (Humayun's Tomb project) association," AKTC's Director General Luis Monreal, present on the occasion, told PTI.