Shazdeh Garden

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Shazdeh Garden is one of the largest gardens of Kerman Province.
Shazdeh Garden is one of the largest gardens of Kerman Province.

Shazdeh Garden (Persian: باغ شازده) meaning Prince’s Garden is a historical Persian garden located near (6km away from) Mahan in Kerman province, Iran.

The garden is 5.5 hectares [1]with a rectangular shape and a wall around it. It consists of an entrance structure and gate at the lower end and a two-floor residential structure at the upper end. The distance between these two is ornamented with water fountains that are engined by the natural incline of the land. The garden is a fine example of Persian gardens that take advantage of suitable natural climate.

The garden was built for and during the eleven years of the governance of Abdolhamid Mirza Naserodolleh (during Qajar dynasty). The construction was left unfinished due to death of Abdolhamid Mirza in early 1890s.

[edit] External links

Iran Tour Online

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bam earthquake caused damage to Shazdeh garden, Voice of America News, 02/01/2004
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