Khosro Abad Mansion

Khosro Abad Mansion
عمارت خسروآباد
View of the courtyard and the west facade
Interactive map of Khosro Abad Mansion
Alternative namesKhosro Abad Museum
General information
StatusIntact
TypeMansion and museum
Architectural style
LocationSanandaj, Kurdistan province, Iran
Coordinates35°18′55″N 46°59′02″E / 35.31528°N 46.98393°E / 35.31528; 46.98393
Year built1808 CE
Technical details
MaterialStucco; bricks
Official nameKhosro Abad Mansion
TypeBuilt
Designated17 January 1977
Reference no.1491
Conservation organizationCultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran
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The Khosro Abad Mansion (Persian: عمارت خسروآباد) or the Khosro Abad Museum is a Zand and Qajar era mansion and museum, located in Sanandaj, Kurdistan province, Iran. It was awarded the UNESCO seal of authenticity,[2] and was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 17 January 1977, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.

History and architecture

The Khosro Abad mansion was built in 1808 CE by the order of Amanullah Khan Ardalan, the then ruler of Ardalan. Amanullah Khan was the son of Khosro Khan, after whom the mansion is named. During the Qajar era, the mansion served as a government seat and a venue for celebrations. Notably, the wedding ceremony between Fath-Ali Shah's daughter and Amanullah Khan's son was held in the courtyard of this mansion.[3]

The mansion incoperates Zand and Qajar era architectural styles, the east façade is in the Zand style, while the west facade is in the Qajar style. Restoration operations of the building began in 1953–54, although most of the repairing and restoring was done in 1959–60.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "KHOSRO-ABAD-MANSION". kurdistan.mcth.ir. August 6, 2024.
  2. ^ خبرگزاری فارس - کاخ موزه خسروآباد سنندج با حضور وزیر میراث فرهنگی افتتاح شد. خبرگزاری فارس (in Persian). July 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Rasaneh, Sirang (2024). "Khosro Abad Mansion | Sanandaj, Kurdistan". Iran Tourism & Touring Organization. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Khosro Abad Mansion, Sanandaj". Iran Travel Guide. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  5. ^ خبرگزاری فارس - «دف نوازی» در كردستان. خبرگزاری فارس (in Persian). March 16, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  6. ^ «عمارت خسروآباد» سنندج/تصاویر. dana.ir (in Persian). April 8, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2024.