[Iran] - Qajar-era palace reopens doors to public following years of closure

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- After years of being closed, the Qajar-era (1789-1925) Soleymanieh Palace in Karaj, Alborz province, has actually resumed its doors
to the public, a regional tourist official has said.Previously, there was the only access to this palace during Noruz holidays (Iranian New
Year) for many years, ISNA estimated Yahya Darai as stating on Friday.There have been remediations made to the historical monolith in
preparation for reopening, but more rehabilitation work is required so that it can end up being a museum palace, the main added.A previous
royal house in Karaj, the Soleymanieh Palace is notable for the paintings inside portraying numerous Qajar kings and their kids and bros
On the banks of the Karaj River, the building was developed by order of Fath Ali Shah (r
1797-- 1834) in a big garden.As mentioned in the narratives, the building was built in honor of the birth of Soleyman Mirza, Shahs 34th
son.There as soon as stood a five-story Safavid tower close by, but it was demolished and now only the very first floor remains.The palace
was registered on the nationwide heritage list in 1949
Alborz province is surrounded by Mazandaran, Tehran, Markazi, and Qazvin provinces
Its name is driven by the Alborz Mountains
A significant part of the mountains lies in the northern part of the province.Historical resources and documents, as well as archeological
studies, indicate that Alborz has an abundant culture dating back to ancient times.ABU/ AM