Salami Pavilion

Posted in Razavi khorasan Province

Salami Pavilion or Salameh Palace, which shows the importance and prosperity of Khaf in the past, is one of the remaining historical sites in this region. Salami pavilion, with three floors, is a square mansion with dimensions of 35 x 30 meters.

This valuable building, which initially had an adobe and mud façade, was first found under the rubble in 1947 and reconstructed after the discovery. Although there is no information about the exact date of this building construction, Salami Pavilion existed in the 12th century according to historical evidence and texts. Ghavam ud-Din Malek Zozan, one of the local rulers during the reign of Sultan Mohammad Kharazmshah, repaired this pavilion in 1210; moreover, Rokanuddin Mahmoud Sistani, one of the local kings of Sistan, also lived in this pavilion from 1296 to 1297. Some scholars also attribute the building's foundations to pre-Islamic periods. The interesting architectural features of Salameh Palace include the gentle slope of the stairs and oblique windows of the building. Stairs are built in a way that horse riders can easily climb them; in addition, the oblique windows of the building are made in such a way that enable you to see the outside from inside but not the opposite way. This would not only protect the space inside the building from the cold and heat, but also protect the occupants from possible shooting hazards.

Salami Pavilion is one of the famous attractions of Razavi Khorasan Province, which attracts the attention of many tourists. To see this historical attraction, you can join Persian Trips tours.

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