Ahmad Shahi Pavilion
Ahmad Shahi Pavilion ((Persian: کوشک احمدشاهی- Koushk-e Ahmad Shāhi) is in Niavaran Palace, Niavaran complex in north of Tehran, Iran. Ahmad Shahi Pavilion is beside Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's dwelling, main palace and oldest building there, Sahebgheranieh Palace. The Pavilion was built in end of Qajar era as Ahmad Shah's dwelling among Niavaran garden. Ahmad Shahi Pavilion was constructed as two stories in a 800 m2 land.[1][2]
The Ahmad Shahi pavilion after a refurbishment and inside additions was utilized as the house and workplace of Reza Pahlavi by wholly altering its furniture during the Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The first floor of the pavilion includes of a hallway with a pond made of marble stone in its middle with six rooms and two corridors around. ornamental items made of silver, bronze, ivory, wood and souvenirs from different countries such as India, paintings, medals, etc. have been exhibited in this palace. Also other items plus decorative mineral stones, a stone from Moon, different plant and animal fossils are reserved in this pavilion. The 2ed floor of this building includes of a middle hallway and a four sided veranda. All around the major hall which was used as the song room, wooden shelves have been set. All around the veranda is sheltered by six square brick columns and 26 round gypsum columns. The gypsum work pattern of lion and sun can be visible on the northern wall of the veranda. Ahmad Shahi Pavilion is opened to public visit.[3]
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References
- ↑ کوشک احمدشاهی aftabir.com (Persian language)
- ↑ کوشک(وکاخ)احمد شاهی darioush-shahbazi.com (Persian language)
- ↑ Niavaran Palace Complex iranreview.org
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- Niavaran Palace Website
- A short video of the Niavaran Palace Complex, YouTube, (9 min).
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N 51°28′18″E / 35.81083°N 51.47167°E
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