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Hasht Behesht


Hasht Behesht (Persian: هشت‌بهشت‎‎), meaning "Eight Heavens" is a Safavid era palace in Isfahan, Iran.

It was built in 1669 and is today protected by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. Of more than forty mansions which existed in Isfahan during the rule of Safavids, this is the only one left today.

by Pascal Coste 1840

View from outside.

by Pascal Coste 1840

View of ceiling details and oculus.

Another ceiling in the palace.

Coordinates: 32°39′12″N 51°40′12″E / 32.65333°N 51.67000°E / 32.65333; 51.67000


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