Lari-Ha Mansion

Lari-Ha Mansion

Yazd

Lari-Ha Mansion

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According to the history books and documents as well as quotations of the predecessors of Yazd city, it seems that the Lari-Ha Mansion (Persian: خانه لاری ها) belongs to one of the prominent merchants of Yazd, which was built about 150 years ago in the middle of the Qajar rule (1789-1925). In the past, this mansion was used as a Khanqah (a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood or tariqa).  Until the end of Reza Shah's reign, it was considered as one of the houses of nobles and aristocrats of its time. But after many years, due to inheritance, it became an abandoned mansion, and unfortunately, it suffered extensive damages. In 1984, Lari-Ha Mansion was purchased from its owner with the efforts of the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran. It was reconstructed and renovated Fortunately, the Cultural Heritage Organization took useful and thoughtful measures regarding this place and the historic neighborhood of Fahadan to revive and restore this ancient monument, which continues to this day.

The old houses of Yazd, including the Lari houses, usually consisted of two parts according to the job necessities and the obedience of the owner. Each part had its function, the inner part as a family section and the outer part dedicated to host guests. Usually the inner part, in terms of area, covers the major surface of the building. It includes the courtyard in the center and the aristocratic section are formed in four seasons around the courtyard. The northern part is used in winter and the southern part in summer. This part comprises the chamber and the wind-catcher. It becomes. The eastern part was used in autumn includes a mirror room, the kitchen, the cellar, and other spaces. The western part was used in spring as a place for sleeping. In the house of the nobles, they usually created an artistic space for entertainment. This house is decorated with mirror works and stucco. Today, the inner part can only be visited.


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