HERITAGE
Ghasr-e Khorshid
by shahireh sharif29-Sep-2007
Ghasr-e Khorshid in Kalat Naderi,
currently used as a museum of anthropology, is said to be an adaptation of Teymour’s resting place in Samarghand (Sazeman-e miras-e Farhangi Khorasan).
The building which was left unfinished after Nader’s death is renovated; although traces of worn out images and recently carved writings on the inner walls of the building are indicative of a different fate. The exterior of this beautiful and somewhat overlooked monument is made of pinkish brown stones. Although distinctive, there is nothing overstated here. Every surface and every shade is strategically chosen to produce the end product in complete harmony with the surroundings. Maybe Ghasr-e Khorshid was meant to be a reminder of Nader’s art of combat formation.
The building which was left unfinished after Nader’s death is renovated; although traces of worn out images and recently carved writings on the inner walls of the building are indicative of a different fate. The exterior of this beautiful and somewhat overlooked monument is made of pinkish brown stones. Although distinctive, there is nothing overstated here. Every surface and every shade is strategically chosen to produce the end product in complete harmony with the surroundings. Maybe Ghasr-e Khorshid was meant to be a reminder of Nader’s art of combat formation.
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my lovely hometown
by shazux (not verified) on Mon Oct 13, 2008 06:04 AM PDTthanks for nice photos from my home town. while a few inside iran know about such places how we can expect the foreigners know them? the history and love story behind of this palace is much more beautiful than what it is even...
Loving my home town
wow thanx for this. It's a
by V.L (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 04:24 AM PDTwow thanx for this. It's a shame how there is so much about our culture and history we still do not know about.
p.s. i always enjoy reading your pieces and viewing your photos, thank you for your hard work :)
in khorasan
by shahireh sharif on Mon Oct 01, 2007 07:25 AM PDTFor more info: http://www.iranian.com/main/albums/road-kalat-naderi
Cheers
location?
by bagheAnar on Sun Sep 30, 2007 02:39 PM PDTNever knew about it either. Where is it located, near what major city, town, etc... ?
Great pix and info
by sara f (not verified) on Sun Sep 30, 2007 01:12 PM PDTGreat pix and info.
Never knew about Ghasr-e Khorshid!
Lovely photos. Wished I
by e (not verified) on Sat Sep 29, 2007 08:34 PM PDTLovely photos. Wished I were there now.
Picture #13 : Unfortunately defacements are seen at almost every historical site in Iran..faghre-farhangi motassefaneh...
Pictue #14: No frame for the sign ? The museum "curator" needs a few lessons.