CSPAN3 The Presidency June 22, 2024
Palace gate way. From his palace, shah abbas ruled a reborn, expanding persia. He built roads and bridges. But even his empire finally crumbled. Centuries later reza shaw group to power. Land reforms change of old patterns and bring hope to the people. His palace is typical of the architecture of modern tehran. Former rulers lived in the rose garden palace. In its mirrored throne room is one of the worlds most fabulous objects, the peacock throne. This golden seat of state was designed so the occupant sat cross legged with his back against a bolster crusted with pearls and rubies in gold setti...