Pahlavi Collection

Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi (1919-1980) Shah of Iran 1941-1979, with his third wife Farah Diba and their son Reza in ceremonial dress in front of throne

The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Bandar-e Anzali, Iran
Bandar-e Anzali (Bandar-e Pahlavi) - a harbour town on the Caspian Sea, in the Iranian province of Gilan, close to Rasht, Iran. Harbour scene. Date: circa 1910

Fawzia Shirin - Egyptian Princess
Fawzia Shirin (1921 - ) - an Egyptian princess and Queen of Iran. Princess Fawzia of Egypt and Sudan married Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980), the Crown Prince of Iran, in Cairo, on 16 March 1939

Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran (1960-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

The Coronation of the Shah of Iran - Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Queen Farah Dibah of Iran (1938-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Iran, Tehran, Niyavaran Palace Complex, palace of the last Shah, gowns of the last empress, Farah Diba Pahlavi

Iran, Tehran, Sa d Abad Palace Complex, royal summer residence during the Pahlavi period, royal automobile collection, royal armored Mercedes 600 Pullman limousines

Magic Bowl and an Ostrakon, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Magic Bowl and an Ostrakon, Iran, 9th-10th century. Written in a local variant of Pahlavi which remained in use, beside Arabic, at least until the 10th century, especially in Zoroastrian circles

Iran, Tehran, Niyavaran Palace Complex, palace of the last Shah, tilework

Wedding of the Shah of Persia in 1960
Farah Diba (born 1938), third wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, last Shah of Persia (Iran), symbolically setting free some caged birds on the day of her wedding, wearing a dress by Christian Dior

Tehran, Iran - Saadabad Palace
The Saadabad Palace - a palace built by the Pahlavi dynasty of Iran in the Shemiran area of Tehran. Date: 1903

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"The Pahlavi Dynasty: A Glimpse into the Opulent Reign of Iran's Shahs" Step back in time to witness the grandeur and majesty of the Pahlavi Dynasty, a period marked by significant political and cultural transformations in Iran. The coronation of Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi, who reigned from 1941 to 1979, stands as a symbol of this era. One captivating image captures the regal couple, Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi and his third wife Farah Diba, during their coronation ceremony. Their radiant presence exudes power and grace against the backdrop of Bandar-e Anzali in Iran. Fawzia Shirin, an Egyptian princess who married into Iranian royalty, adds another layer of enchantment to this narrative. Her elegance is palpable as she graces us with her presence at Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's coronation. The opulence continues within Tehran's Niyavaran Palace Complex - a testament to the lavish lifestyle enjoyed by the last Shah and his queen consort Farah Dibah. The intricate tilework adorning these palaces transports visitors into a realm where artistry meets architectural brilliance. Sa'd Abad Palace Complex served as their royal summer residence during scorching summers. Here, they found solace amidst lush gardens while basking in luxury fit for monarchs. Delving deeper into history reveals artifacts that shed light on ancient Iranian culture. A magic bowl and ostrakon dating back to the 9th-10th century captivate our imagination with their mysterious origins - remnants from a forgotten era yet still holding secrets waiting to be unraveled. As we explore further within Niyavaran Palace Complex, we are mesmerized by more exquisite tilework that adorned these halls once inhabited by Iran's last Shah. Each pattern tells its own story while preserving centuries-old craftsmanship for generations to come.