UPUR - No. 295 - Erivan - Sardar's Palace
Title
UPUR - No. 295 - Erivan - Sardar's Palace
Image Description and Historical Context
The postcard depicts the Palace of the Sardar in Yerevan, situated on a rocky elevation. The building is characterized by its simple yet imposing structure, overlooking the rugged landscape around it. The exterior showcases the austere architecture of the era, with visible stairways leading up to the palace.
Date or Circa Period
ca. 1900
Series or Collection Name
Union Postale Universelle Russie
Publisher's Series Number
No. 295
Orientation
Horizontal
Original Printed Text
Сардарскій дворецъ бл. Эривани. - Palais de Sardar près d'Eriwan
ВСЕМІРНЫЙ ПОЧТОВЫЙ СОЮЗЪ. РОССІЯ.
Union Postale Universelle Russie
ОТКРЫТОЕ ПИСЬМО. - CARTE POSTALE.
ВСЕМІРНЫЙ ПОЧТОВЫЙ СОЮЗЪ. РОССІЯ.
Union Postale Universelle Russie
ОТКРЫТОЕ ПИСЬМО. - CARTE POSTALE.
Languages (Printed & Handwritten)
Russian, French
Notes
The Sardar's Palace, also known as "Khan's Palace," was the residence of the sardar, the ruler of the Erivan Khanate, located in Yerevan. Constructed in the early 19th century, it was part of the Erivan Fortress. The palace was heavily damaged during the Russo-Persian War of 1827 and was in ruins except for the sardar's pavilion. It was fully demolished in 1914. Today, its site is occupied by the Ararat Brandy Factory.
Collection
Citation
“UPUR - No. 295 - Erivan - Sardar's Palace,” Armenian Philatelic, accessed December 23, 2024, https://armphil.com/items/show/22.