Khashawan Palace

"Shawan Palace" redirects here. For other uses, see Shawan Palace (disambiguation).

White Fort
Koman: . QAŠAWAN. Nashaghan: . DAZAK YAÐÆM.
Clockwise from top left: Dunnâshav Square • Spirit's Gate Gazam courtyard • Miztan Abode
General information
Type	Imperial residence (1490–1811) Accommodation for princely officials (1811–1872) Imperial residence (1872-1927) Museum (1927–present)
Architectural style	Asharid, Taskhaba, Classical Ohanian
Location	Imperial Citadel, Samadar, Komania
Construction started	1490
Completed	27 October 1520 (27 October 1520)
Owner	Great Horde (1490–1657) Samadar Mizarate (1657–1757) Ashar Mizarate (1757–1811) Komania (1811–present)
Design and construction
Architect	Several, prominently Tesli Arakhaz and Arasun Damadhare

The Khashawan Palace (Koman: Qašawan; Khashawan; Pronounced [xäʃ.'βän], lit. Great White Fortress), also known as the 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

The name White Fort is a direct translation of Koman Khashawan, it was named after its sandstone walls and the outer white walls that once stood before its overhaul in the 17th century. During its use as residence it was commonly known as the "Blessed Abode" (Dâzak Yâḍêm), colloquially surnamed "the blessed (one)" (Dâzahri).

History

Khashawan around 1547, coloured engraving by Beşev Kamat

See also

• Asavan Citadel