The Government of Iran has reported that Tehran’s Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and among Tehran’s oldest building complexes, suffered severe damage following attacks conducted by the United States and the State of Israel on Sunday night. Iranian authorities disclosed through the Islamic Republic of Iran Government’s X profile that the Minister of Culture and Cultural Heritage, Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, visited the site to assess the extent of the damage.
Built as part of the Qajar, the dynasty that came to power in 1779 and turned Tehran into the capital, the Golestan Palace is known for its fusion of ancient Persian arts and architecture with Western influences. The complex, organized around a garden with pools and green areas, retains decorations and structures dating back to the 19th century, making it one of the leading examples of Qajar art and architecture. The structure, historically the seat of the Qajar family government, has been a center of artistic and architectural production, influencing generations of Iranian artists and architects. The combination of traditional Persian elements with 18th-century architectural and technological innovations has made the Golestan Palace an indispensable reference for understanding Iran’s cultural heritage.
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