The palace of Cyrus Brazjan: an unfinished story of Achaemenid glory
Korosh Brazjan Palace, which is also known as Charkhab Palace, seems to hide an unfinished secret in the heart of Dashtestan. This magnificent building is a relic of the ups and downs of the Achaemenid era, which is located in the city of Brazjan, Bushehr province. By examining the available evidence, archaeologists attribute the construction date of this palace to the end of Cyrus the Great’s reign, around 529 BC.
Architecture:
Brazjan Palace was built with the inspiration of authentic Achaemenid architecture, in two parts, inner and outer. The inner part forms the heart of the palace and includes the central hall, porch and several rooms. The central hall with 10 solid stone pillars shows off the greatness and glory of the Achaemenid period. The entrance porch of the palace also displays beauty and elegance with 4 columns. In the outer part of the palace, there is also a yard, stables and a warehouse, which shows the order and organization in the structure of the palace.
Materials and decorations:
The stones used in this palace were extracted from the mines of Dalki Mountain and the bricks were also made on site. The decorations of Brazjan Palace include reliefs and cuneiform inscriptions. The reliefs depict images of soldiers, animals, and gods, and the cuneiform inscriptions tell information about the date of the palace’s construction and the names of its builders.
Explorations and findings:
Barazjan Palace was discovered in 1350 by a delegation of Iranian archaeologists headed by Dr. Ali Sarfaraz. The excavations of this palace continued until 1357, and during these excavations, valuable objects and finds were discovered, including stone capitals, cuneiform inscriptions, pottery and gold coins.
Importance and value:
Barazjan Palace, as one of the most important Achaemenid palaces in Iran, has a high historical and cultural value. This palace gives us important information about Achaemenid history, architecture, art and culture. Also, this palace, as a symbol of the glory of ancient Iran, strengthens the national identity of Iranians.
Incomplete password:
But unlike other Achaemenid palaces, Brazjan Palace has remained completely unfinished. It is as if the Achaemenid architects suddenly abandoned the work in the middle of the construction. The reason for this incompleteness is in an aura of uncertainty. Some archaeologists believe that the death of Cyrus the great is the reason why the palace was not completed.
