SAEDNEWS: Rare Previously Unseen Photograph of Tehran from the Qajar Era Recently Published
According to the Saed News analytical report, a digital file containing more than three thousand photographs from the Golestan Palace Album House collection has recently been published online from an unknown source. Most of these images are being seen for the first time and present a clear depiction of the lives of ordinary people and the royal court during the Qajar era. The release of these photos—reportedly difficult for many researchers to access until now—has attracted significant attention from social media users.
One of these images is a very old photograph of the city of Tehran, taken from the top of Shams-ol-Emareh.
Shams-ol-Emareh is a historical building in Tehran dating back to the Qajar period. It is one of the most prominent structures in the Golestan Palace complex and stands on its eastern side. Construction began in 1865–1867 AD (1244–1246 SH), and its foundation date (1284 AH) is numerologically referred to as the “Royal Palace.” The structure is notable for its height, decoration, and architectural design.
Shams-ol-Emareh has five floors and is 35 meters tall. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in Tehran and the first structure in which metal was used in its framework. All upper-floor columns and railings are made of cast iron.
