Khewam Complex
| Khewam Complex | |
|---|---|
| . AZANNAYEH MIZARÆH . | |
 The Red Palace | |
| Alternative names | Khewam Palace |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical Asharid, Asharid architecture |
| Town or city | Shanvan |
| Country | Komania |
| Current tenants | Emperor of Komania |
| Construction started | 1623 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Dabas-e Zadavan |
The Khewam Complex (. AZANNAYEH MIZARÆH ., Azannayeh Mizarəh; "Abode of Kings") is a 135-hectare complex built by the Asharid monarchs, located in Shanvan, Komania. Today, it serves as the official residence of the Emperor of Komania. It is directly adjacent to the Shajandar district near the boundaries of the Shanwan metropolitan area.
The complex includes over 100 hectares of Koman gardens, natural forests, galleries, palaces/mansions, and ceremonial gates.
History
Present use
Sites
Gates to the complex
Following traditional Asharid palatial layouts, the complex has 4 main gates, all with specific symbolism and designs.
- Messaram Gate, from which the Emperor of Komania enters the complex.
- Barah Gate, 'Balak Gate' facing the eastern portion of the complex.
- Marble Gate, the main entrance for visitors and commoners.
- Sun Gate, a ceremonial gate facing south.
Main buildings
- Teshah Palace
- The Teshah Palace, official residence of Messara Mishanli Ashar and Empress Usun Ashar.
- The Emerald Palace
- The Prince's House, official residence of Asharid princes.
- The Shakhaba Palace
- The Marble House, official residence of Asharid princesses.
- The Shanvani Palace
- The Shanvani Palace, former residence of Tamshahsar-era Asharid rulers.
- The White House
- Courtier’s Palace, currently used by government-sponsored visitors, officials and nobles.
- House of Mirrors
- Palace of the Galleries, arts and handcrafts gallery, with historical possessions of the Asharid dynasty.
- Museum of Tamshahsar
- Tamshahsar Palace, former residence of Emperor Tamshahsar, founder of the Ashar Mizarate.
- House of the Amendment
- Government Palace, used by government officials for state visits.
- Palace of the Emperor's Mother
- Usual residence of the emperor's widow or mother, in case of premature death.
- Military Gallery
- Used to showcase historical Koman military expeditions.
- Administration of the complex
- Administrative Palace, used by staff for administrative matters.
- Sakhan Palace
- Prince Sakhan Palace, named after the son of Messara Hatamzar Ashar.
- The Military Museum
- Used to showcase military ventures by the Ashar Mizarate.
- The Khadaz Museum
- Museum of Glory, used to showcase the history of the Ashars.
Palace of the Emperor's mother
The Emerald palace
The Shakhaba palace
Gallery
The Emerald Palace
Eastern walkway of the Khewam palace
Entrance to the Tamshahsar Museum
Inside the White House
Hall of the Emerald Palace
Backside of the Emerald Palace
Inside the House of Mirrors
Mirror Hall of the Emerald Palace
Throne Room inside the Shanvani Palace
Shakhaba Palace
Back hall of the Shakhaba Palace
Entrance to the Khewam Palace
