Islamic-era relics found in historical mansion in Isfahan

Islamic-era relics found in historical mansion in Isfahan

Islamic-era relics found in historical mansion in Isfahan, TEHRAN – Some pieces of pottery and porcelain dating back to the Islamic era have recently been found during the restoration of Bekhradi Mansion in the central Isfahan province, a senior police official in charge of protecting cultural heritage has said.

The relics were unearthed from the east wall of the mansion by the restorers and cultural heritage experts, CHTN quoted Abdolreza Arab as saying on Wednesday.

found in historical mansion in Isfahan

Safavid-era (1501–1736) mansion, was built as a caravanserai and then turned into a house. The almost 400-year-old house is the oldest house that belonged to the Bekhradi family, one of the wealthy families of Isfahan at the time.

Located inside a big garden, the mansion has been restored several times and currently is used as a traditional accommodation center.

Soaked in a rich history and culture, Isfahan was once a crossroads of international trade and diplomacy in Iran. Now, it is one of Iran’s top tourist destinations for good reasons. The ancient city is filled with many architectural wonders such as unmatched Islamic buildings, bazaars, museums, Persian gardens, and tree-lined boulevards. It’s a city for walking, getting lost in its mazing bazaars, dozing in beautiful gardens, and meeting people.

The city has long been nicknamed as Nesf-e-Jahan which is translated into “half the world”; meaning seeing it is relevant to see the whole world. In its heyday, it was also one of the largest cities in the region with a population of nearly one million.