TEHRAN –A number of historical properties being kept in Tehran’s Sahebqaranieh Palace has undergone some rehabilitation works, Mehr reported on Friday.

Paintings, carpets, and furniture are among the properties being restored by the cultural heritage experts, the report added.

Located inside the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex, Sahebqaranieh Palace is one of the oldest monuments inside the complex.

Covering an area of about eleven hectares, the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex is composed of several landmark buildings, museums, and monuments constructed in the 19th and 20th centuries during the Pahlavi and late Qajar eras.

The history of the palace complex stretches back to about 280 years ago when Fath-Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty ordered a summer residence to be built over the then countryside area of the capital. The two-story Ahmad-Shahi pavilion is one of the highlights of the complex.

The main palace of the complex was originally erected for royal ceremonies and gatherings. However, it later turned into the residence of Mohammad Reza Shah and his family.

With an area of 9,000 square meters, the palace is entirely adorned with magnificent plasterwork, mirrorwork, and tilework. Its architecture boasts a blend of pre-and post-Islamic arts.

Its beautifully decorated and fully furnished interior features loads of artwork, such as precious paintings and sculptures by Iranian and foreign artists.

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