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Revision as of 17:12, 15 March 2023

White Fort
. Qašawan .
Khashawan Palace with Logo.png
LocationImperial Citadel, Samadar, Komania
Built4 March 1490 – 27 October 1520; 503 years ago (27 October 1520)
ArchitectSeveral, prominently Tesli Arakhaz
Architectural style(s)Asharid, Taskhaba
Owner
TypeCultural

The Kashawan Palace (Koman: Qašawan; Khashawan; Pronounced [xäʃ.'βän], lit. Great White Fortress), also known as the Great White Fortress or White Fort (Koman: Šawan; Shawan), is one of the former imperial residences of the Asharids and is located in the Imperial Citadel of Samadar. The complex and its surroundings are now used as a museum, with some areas being restricted for religious and seasonal events.


Etymology

History

An engraving of Khashawan palace as it appeared in 1547
Khashawan around 1547, coloured engraving by Beşev Kamat

Archaeological finds

Modern era

Major events

Security

Architecture

Major structures

See also