In pics: Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows an interior view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows an interior view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Tourists visit the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

A tourist poses for photos at the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows an exterior view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Tourists pose for photos at the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows an interior view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows an exterior view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows an interior view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

A tourist poses for photos at the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Tourists visit the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

A tourist poses for photos at the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Tourists visit the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows an interior view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Tourists visit the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Tourists visit the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Tourists visit the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows an interior view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Tourists visit the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows an interior view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows a statue at the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows a facade view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Tourists visit the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 27, 2023. Golestan Palace is one of the oldest complexes in Tehran, originally built during the Safavid dynasty in the historic walled city. Following extensions and additions, the site received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. (Xinhua/Shadati)