The Sa'dabad Complex ( – Majmue ye Sa’dābād) is a 110 hectare complex built by the Qajar and Pahlavi monarchs, located in Shemiran, Greater Tehran, Iran. Today, the official residence of the President of Iran is located adjacent to the complex. The complex includes more than 180 hectares of natural forest, streets, qanats, galleries, mansions/palaces and museums. History The complex was initially built and inhabited by Qajar dynasty of monarchs in the 19th century. After extensive expansions, Reza Shah of the Pahlavi Dynasty resided there in the 1920s. His son, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, moved there in the 1970s. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter stayed in the palace during a visit to Pahlavi Iran to guarantee U.S. support for the regime. After the 1979 Revolution, the complex became a public museum. Present use Large parts of the complex are museums, which are accessible to visitors. Other parts are currently used by the Office of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The complex is operated by the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran which is responsible for most of the artifacts, locations, and cultural aspects of the country. Sites Gates to the complex Nezamie Gate, from which Reza Shah would enter the complex. Zaferanie Gate, Currently used by the presidency organization. Gate of Darband Street, from which the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi would enter the complex. Gate of Darband Square Ja'far Abad Gate (1st) Ja'far Abad Gate (2nd) River Gate The White House Gate Main buildings Ahmad Shah Qajar Palace The Green Palace The Mellat Museum The White Palace, former official residence of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah Diba. Museum of Natural History The Special Palace, currently used by the presidency organization. Museum of Fine Arts The Black Palace Museum of Anthropology Princess Shams Palace, named after Shams Pahlavi. Museum of Glassware and Handicrafts Princess Ashraf Palace, named after the sister of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Building of the Amendment 36 (a governmental agency) Prince Gholam Reza palace, named after Gholam Reza Pahlavi. Palace of the King Mother Currently used by the presidency organization. Prince Ahmad Reza Palace, named after 2nd son of Reza Shah Currently used by the presidency organization. Administration of the complex Prince Abdol Reza Palace, named after Abdul Reza Pahlavi, the son of Reza Shah. The Training Center Prince Bahman Palace, named after the son of Gholam Reza Pahlavi. The Military Museum Prince Shahram Palace,