Tekyeh Beyglarbeygi
The Tekyeh Beyglarbeygi is a historic building situated in Kermanshah, featuring a blend of Zand and Qajar architecture. The building is famous for its stunning mirrorwork decorations that captivate visitors. You’ll also find several photo frames that showcase the founders of the Tekyeh and famous personalities from the town. Additionally, the location of the Paleolithic Museum of Zagros and the Museum of Calligraphy has elevated the significance of the Tekyeh Beyglarbeygi, making it a must-visit spot during your trip to Kermanshah.
History
Construction on this building began in 1891 under the supervision of Beyglarbeygi, a prominent official in Kermanshah during the Qajar era. The construction was finished in 1897, with the plaster and mirror decorations completed in 1908. Tekyeh Beyglarbeygi served not only as a venue for religious ceremonies but also as a palace for Beyglarbeygi and a residence for his brothers and sons.
Parts of Tekyeh Beyglarbeygi:
Entrance doors
The Tekyeh Beyglarbeygi has three entrances, with the primary entrance situated on the southeast side. The entryway boasts exquisite plaster moldings and stucco moldings that catch the eye. Additionally, there are two rows of arches on either side of the entrance, with the bottom row adorned with stunning plasterwork. The top row of arches features plaster figures of individuals from the Qajar period.
Alcove
On the first floor of the northern area, there is an alcove that is surrounded by many open spaces. The alcove has exquisite wooden sashes on both sides and plaster columns that stand out. The columns have spoon decorations and Byzantine-style capitals with floral and plant motifs. The interior of the alcove is equally impressive with plaster decorations that feature geometric designs, plant motifs, frames, eagle motifs, and plaster columns. Anyone who sees it will surely appreciate its beauty.
Vestibule
Upon entering, you will find a vestibule with niches on the walls and a ceiling adorned with brick patterns. The Tekyeh Beyglarbeygi houses can be accessed through a wooden door located on the north side of the vestibule.
Entryway
Beyond the vestibule, there is a lengthy corridor adorned with tasteful decorations that leads to the main courtyard. Two wooden doors on the southern side of the corridor provide access to the houses on the southern front, while an entrance on the north side leads to a dead-end alley and the residential spaces on the north side of Tekyeh. The southwest side features a third entrance.
Rooms
Tekyeh Beyglarbeygi comprises 24 rooms, which can be accessed via the staircase in the courtyard. The rooms on the first floor have a floor level that is one meter higher than that of the courtyard. Inside each room, 16 two-story niches were originally used for storage and protection purposes.
Museums:
Zagros Paleolithic Museum
The Zagros Paleolithic Museum is a specialized museum dedicated to prehistory located in the area. The museum was built due to the presence of Paleolithic areas in Zagros, which provided favorable hunting conditions. It contains the oldest evidence of human habitation in Iran, including stone tools and fossils of hunted animals. The museum’s oldest artifact is a stone tool from the Khorasan River that is almost one million years old. The museum has four rooms, each showcasing artifacts from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods dating back 100,000 to 8,000 years ago. The museum displays Paleolithic artifacts from all over the country, including discoveries from Shikarchian Cave, Mar Tarik Cave, and remains of extinct animal bones in Khorasan and Lorestan.
Calligraphy Museum
The Kermanshah Calligraphy Museum was founded in 2003 and is located in Tekyeh Beyglarbeygi. It houses a collection of historical documents and manuscripts, including some that are related to the Beyglarbeygi family. The museum has about 300 old documents and manuscripts which are carefully preserved. To ensure their preservation, some of the copies have been translated into modern Farsi and placed next to the original documents.
Visiting hours
Visiting this complex is possible from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
