Palace of Nakhchivan Khans | |
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Azerbaijani: Naxçıvan xanlarının sarayı | |
General information | |
Type | Palace |
Architectural style | Architectural school of Nakhchivan |
Location | Ajami seyrangah |
Town or city | Nakhchivan, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic |
Country | Azerbaijan |
Coordinates | 39°12′19″N 45°24′21″E / 39.205288°N 45.405717°E |
Completed | XVIII century |
Palace of Nakhchivan Khans (Azerbaijani: Naxçıvan xanlarının sarayı) is historical and architectural monument of the 18th century located in Nakhchivan. The monument built in the style of the Nakhchivan-Maragha architectural school was the residence of the Nakhchivan khans before the early 20th century. At the end of the 18th century, the palace was built with the order of Nakhchivan khan, Ehsan Khan’s father Kelbali Khan Kangarli.[1] The Khan Palace has been operating since April 1998 as Nakhchivan Carpet Museum.