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History of Persian domes
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Persian domes or Iranian domes have an ancient origin and a history extending to the modern era. The use of domes in ancient Mesopotamia was carried forward through a succession of empires in the Greater Iran region.
The dome of the Shah Mosque in Isfahan (17th century)
The dome of the Shah Mosque in Isfahan (17th century)
Ruins of the Sarvestan Palace in Sarvestan, Iran
Ruins of the Sarvestan Palace in Sarvestan, Iran
Ruins of the Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Amol, Iran
Ruins of the Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Amol, Iran
Ruins of a Zoroastrian Temple in Neyasar, Iran
Ruins of a Zoroastrian Temple in Neyasar, Iran
Iranian architecture
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Iranian architecture or Persian architecture is the architecture of Iran and parts of the rest of West Asia, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Its history dates back to at least 5,000 BC with characteristic examples distributed over a vast area from Turkey and Iraq to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and from the Caucasus to Zanzibar. Persian buildings vary greatly in scale and function, from vernacular architecture to monumental complexes. In addition to historic gates, palaces, and mosques, the rapid growth of cities such as the capital Tehran has brought about a wave of demolition and new construction.
Azadi Tower in Tehran (1971), by architect Hossein Amanat. His ideas were based upon classical and post-classical Iranian architecture.
Azadi Tower in Tehran (1971), by architect Hossein Amanat. His ideas were based upon classical and post-classical Iranian architecture.
The ruins of Persepolis, begun in the 6th century BC during the Achaemenid Empire
The ruins of Persepolis, begun in the 6th century BC during the Achaemenid Empire
Example of an iwan and muqarnas decoration at the entrance of the Shah Mosque in Isfahan (17th century)
Example of an iwan and muqarnas decoration at the entrance of the Shah Mosque in Isfahan (17th century)
Si-o-se Pol, one of the bridges of Isfahan
Si-o-se Pol, one of the bridges of Isfahan