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29
August 2003
A private unknown garden from the Safavid
era has surfaced in the historical Abbas Abad site near
Behshahr in northern Iran, after three seasons of
archeological explorations.
Head of the Behshahr historical gardens said the third
season of explorations started last winter, uncovering a
private garden and some residential homes from the
Safavid era. Abdolvahab Mousavi nted the historical
Abbas Abad gardens were among the most famous from the
Safavid era.
“The rooftop is covered with colorful porcelains,
glazed in blue, turquoise and green. There are a number
of pools and stone walls in the site,” Mousavi
remarked.
He added the architecture used in the building led
experts to believe it had been the private palace of the
Safavid kings.
Another expert Ali Qolipour noted the historical Abbas
Abad compound was built around 1622 on orders from Shah
Abbas of Safavid. It has remained largely intact after
some 400 years with its gardens, palaces and buildings.
The major finds made at the compound include remains of
a palace in the northern wing, a bathhouse and stone
covered yard.
The 10-hectare historical Abbas Abad compound is located
9 kms southeast of Behshahr atop Alburz mountains among
lush forests.
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