The western influence in Ottoman architecture during the post-classical period can be observed...Major structural problems were found during a 2004 restoration and not fully repaired.
In During a subsequent restoration, a new roof was added, as well as a shelter over some parts of the palace, made of wood and glass.
It sits on a high platform with commanding views on its surrounding of the historic Silk Road, which gave it strategic importance.
[10] According to UNESCO, Western architecture influence can be noted in the Ottoman designs carried out in the post-classical era.
[10] The complex consists of following sections:[11] The characteristic property of the palace is its combined Ottoman, Persian, and Armenian architectural style.