Tiznu House
Dezful is home to over a hundred old houses with remarkable pure architecture, some of which have national registration. One of the most impressive and popular houses in Dezful is Tizno House. Tizno House dates back to the Safavid period but displays signs of both the Qajar and Pahlavi periods in its architecture. The house features all the characteristics of native architecture, including the vestibule, ambulatory, Shavadoon, Shabestan, and a brickwork-decorated facade. The facade of Tiznu House is adorned with Roman, five, and seven arches, which adds to its grandeur.
Architecture
The main entrance to Tiznu House opens out to the main square of the Qala neighborhood. On either side of the entrance, you can see eunuchs, small platforms suitable for sitting. They were intended for those who knocked on the door or tired passers-by to rest. Upon entering the house, you step into a hallway with a dodecagonal eight-and-a-half octagonal roof. The flooring is made of river rubble. To the left of the vestibule is the guest reception area, while the right leads to the private rooms of the house. The sash-style mesh windows of the rooms reflect sunlight beautifully. The brickwork of the upper part of the arches is done in the Xowun style, which is diverse and eye-catching. Tiznu House, like most houses in Dezful, has two types of basements: Shabestan and Shavadoon. The nave is about one and a half meters below the level of the courtyard and has three entrances, each leading to the courtyard with stairs. Shavadoon is an architectural feature unique to Dezful. It is much deeper than Shabestan and is used to escape the summer heat, keeping the interior of the house cool during the day.
Visiting Hours of Tiznu House
Before visiting Tiznu House, make sure to contact the Dezful Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department to confirm its hours of operation.
