Ahmad Shahi Pavilion (Persian: کوشک احمدشاهی- Koushk-e Ahmad Shāhi) is located in the Niavaran Palace Complex in northern Tehran, Iran. The Ahmad Shahi Pavilion is beside Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's dwelling, Niavaran Palace and the oldest building there, the Sahebgharaniyeh Palace. The Pavilion was built at the end of the Qajar era as Ahmad Shah's dwelling in Niavaran garden. The Ahmad Shahi Pavilion was constructed in the 1910s as a two-story building in the surrounds of 800 m2 of land.
The Ahmad Shahi pavilion, after refurbishment and interior additions, was utilized as the house and workplace of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi by wholly altering its furniture by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The first floor of the pavilion includes of a hallway with a pond made of marble stone in the 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 kept in this pavilion. The 2nd 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. Surrounding the veranda, shelter is provided 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 open to public visitors.
Gallery
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A night view of the palace
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A night view of the palace
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The Ahmad Pavilion and landscape — seen from the garden of the Niavaran Palace complex
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Dining room
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Exterior view and pool
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Polar bear skin in one of the rooms
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Exterior view
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Sitting room
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Pavilion entrance
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Ceiling plastering
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Music room
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An Ancient music instrument
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Guitar made in Romania, brand Cuban - 1970
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The image of Ahmad Shah Qajar after ascending to the throne
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Ahmad Shah Qajar as a child
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Ahmad Shah Qajar's handwriting
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Photographs of Ahmad Shah Qajar
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Photos of Ahmad Shah
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Pictures of Ahmad Shah's visit to England
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Photo of Ahmad Shah when he was 13.
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Ahmad Shah Qajar in the official dress of the crown prince
See also
References
- کوشک احمدشاهی aftabir.com (Persian language)
- کوشک(وکاخ)احمد شاهی darioush-shahbazi.com (Persian language)
- Niavaran Palace Complex iranreview.org
External links
- Niavaran Palace Website
- A short video of the Niavaran Palace Complex, YouTube, (9 min).
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