Built as the residence of Queen Elizabeth II during her short visit to Iran in 1955, The Emarat-e- Khabgah (Siesta House) is the most recent addition to Golestan Palace.

The building is designated to house the Royal Manuscripts Library and the Qajar photograph collection.  The Royal Manuscript Library is currently housed at a temporary location awaiting its eventual move to its permanent home in the Khabgah.  The Library’s collection is among the most valuable illustrated works in Iran, such as Moraga-e- Golshan, Shahnameh Baisongori.