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PMR-D3587
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): anglers on the bank of the Xin'an Jiang River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, fishing, angling, hobbies

PMR-D3586
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River in traditional style.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3585
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River, with mountains in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3584
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): chinese lantern under a shop's name.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3583
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): carved wooden facade in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D2709
Iran, Teheran: bas-relief of Persian soldiers armed with spears and bows, from Persepolis, in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity

PMR-D2708
Iran, Teheran: bronze head of Darius the Great in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity

PMR-D2707
Iran, Teheran: trunk of Darius the Great found in Egypt, in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, sculpture, statue

PMR-D2706
Iran, Teheran, National Museum: the "Audience Scene", original centrepiece of the eastern staircase of the Apadana in Persepolis, found in the treasury, It shows the King enthroned with the crown prince behind him, and behind him a towel bearer and a weapon bearer. In front of the King stands a senior official with two guards behind him.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, bas-relief

PMR-D2705
Iran, Teheran: pottery storage chest from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history

PMR-D2704
Iran, Teheran: pottery bowls with interesting designs from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history

PMR-D2702
Iran, Firuz Abad: roasting corn-cobs for the local food stalls near the Palace of Ardashir.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, food, maize, cooking, custom

PMR-D2701
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. Closer view of the huge iwan, still intact after nearly 2000 years.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2700
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. View from the front, showing the huge iwan with three open-topped domes behind.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2698
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. Ornamental double arch over a blind window on an outside wall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2697
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. A square column supports a wide-span arch from the outer wall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2696
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of three square halls with open domes. This may have been the first use of the "squinch" to support a round dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid, squinch

PMR-D2695
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of three square halls with open domes. This may have been the first use of the "squinch" to support a round dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid, squinch

PMR-D2694
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of (originally) three open-topped domes, built of irregular small stones.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2693
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of three square halls with open domes. This may have been the first use of the "squinch" to support a round dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid, squinch

PMR-D2692
Iran: a tiny, mud-brick mosque in a fertile valley in the wild Zagros Mountains not far from Farrashband.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, nature, scenery, mountainous, riverbed

PMR-D2691
Iran: a fertile valley with mosque in the wild Zagros Mountains not far from Farrashband.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, nature, scenery, mountainous, riverbed

PMR-D2690
Iran: a fertile valley in the wild Zagros Mountains not far from Farrashband.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, nature, scenery, mountainous, riverbed

PMR-D2689
Iran: wild landscape on the high plateau in the Zagros Mountains not far from Farrashband.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, nature, scenery, mountainous, riverbed

PMR-D2688
Iran: a plantation of Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera) near Shiraz. Closer view of the fruit.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, trees, botany, fruit, fruit-trees, cultivation, horticulture

PMR-D2687
Iran: a plantation of Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera) near Shiraz.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, trees, botany, fruit, fruit-trees, cultivation, horticulture

PMR-D2686
Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology

PMR-D2685
Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive. The groove was the high-water mark of a flood in the 1960s.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology

PMR-D2684
Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive. The groove was the high-water mark of a flood in the 1960s.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology

PMR-D2683
Iran, Ali Sadr: the caves at Ali Sadr are the biggest water caves in the world, with 11 kilometres of navigable waterways. Known to antiquity, but only rediscovered in 1963.
A stretch of open water, with rocky outcrop in the foreground and landing stage on the right.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, speleology, caverns, underground, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D2682
Iran, Ali Sadr: the caves at Ali Sadr are the biggest water caves in the world, with 11 kilometres of navigable waterways. Known to antiquity, but only rediscovered in 1963.
The rugged, jagged roof of the cave system above a stretch of the waterway.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, speleology, caverns, underground, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D2681
Iran, Ali Sadr: the caves at Ali Sadr are the biggest water caves in the world, with 11 kilometres of navigable waterways. Known to antiquity, but only rediscovered in 1963.
Visitors on the landing stage awaiting one of the tour boats.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, speleology, caverns, underground, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D2680
Iran, Ali Sadr: the caves at Ali Sadr are the biggest water caves in the world, with 11 kilometres of navigable waterways. Known to antiquity, but only rediscovered in 1963.
One of the largest stalagmites.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, speleology, caverns, underground, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D2633
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: typical young Azari girl in a village near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, costume, dress, youth, child

PMR-D2632
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: typical colourfully dressed Azari girls in a village near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, costume, dress, youth

PMR-D2631
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: typical young Azari girls in a village near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, costume, dress, youth

PMR-D2630
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: village farmyard with turkeys and haystack near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, husbandry, domestic-animals

PMR-D2629
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: mud-brick buildings in a village near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, dwellings, homes, adobi

PMR-D2628
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church):
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, St, Taddaeus, Kalisa-ye Tadi

PMR-D2627
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: sheep and goat pen on a farm near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, husbandry, domestic-animals

PMR-D2626
Iran: remarkable landscape in the Zagros Mountains in Azarbaijan Province, approaching the Turkish border.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, geology, landscape, colourful, photogenic, picturesque, scenery

PMR-D2625
Iran, Siyah Cheshmeh: martial figure with a machine gun, standing on the globe.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, symbol, warlike

PMR-D2624
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. The Khaqani Garden, named after the 12th century poet, is a popular meeting place.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, Azari men, pensioners

PMR-D2623
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. One of the original brick domes.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2622
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. Some of the original decoration. The colour is said to be unique to this mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2621
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. Some of the original decoration.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2620
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. Some of the original decoration.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2619
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. The adjacent Khaqani Garden honours the 12th century Azari poet Shirvani Khaqani.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2618
Iran, Tabriz: "Levi's" and "Christian Dior" labels available in rolls for self-attachment, in a shop window.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, counterfeit, fake, rag trade, imitation, clothes

PMR-D2617
Iran: remarkable scenery in the Kandovan area of Azarbaijan Province between Zanjan and Tabriz. The hills are coloured by their mineral content.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, geology, landscape, colourful, photogenic, picturesque

PMR-D2616
Iran: remarkable scenery in the Kandovan area of Azarbaijan Province between Zanjan and Tabriz. The hills are coloured by their mineral content.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, geology, landscape, colourful, photogenic, picturesque

PMR-D2615
Iran: remarkable scenery in the Kandovan area of Azarbaijan Province between Zanjan and Tabriz. The hills are coloured by their mineral content.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, geology, landscape, colourful, photogenic, picturesque

PMR-D2614
Iran: remarkable scenery in the Kandovan area of Azarbaijan Province between Zanjan and Tabriz. The hills are coloured by their mineral content.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, geology, landscape, colourful, photogenic, picturesque

PMR-D2613
Iran: remarkable scenery in the Kandovan area of Azarbaijan Province between Zanjan and Tabriz. The hills are coloured by their mineral content.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, geology, landscape, colourful, photogenic, picturesque

PMR-D2612
Iran: remarkable scenery in the Kandovan area of Azarbaijan Province between Zanjan and Tabriz. The hills are coloured by their mineral content.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, geology, landscape, colourful, photogenic, picturesque

PMR-D2611
Iran: remarkable scenery in the Kandovan area of Azarbaijan Province between Zanjan and Tabriz. The hills are coloured by their mineral content.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, geology, landscape, colourful, photogenic, picturesque

PMR-D2610
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. Part of the imposing defence fortifications which still survives.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2609
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. View of the site and fortifications from a neighbouring hill.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO, Soleyman

PMR-D2608
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. View of the site and fortifications from a neighbouring hill, with volcano Zendan-e Soleiman in the distance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO, Soleyman

PMR-D2607
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. View of the site and fortifications from a neighbouring hill.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2606
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. The stream of water from the crater lake runs out in front of the fortifications.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2605
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2604
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2603
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. Part of the fire temple.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2602
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. Sagging wall with supports.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2601
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. General view.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2600
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. General view, with the conical peak of Zendan-e Soleiman (Soloman's Prison) in the distance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2599
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. The volcanic crater lake has a spring producing 90 litres of water per second, which flows out here.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, water-channel, UNESCO

PMR-D2598
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. A Kurdish family visiting the ruins.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO, Kurd, costume

PMR-D2597
Iran, Zanjan: Azarbaijan Mountains near Zanjan, with a typical village containing traditional mud-brick houses as well as more modern dwellings. Altitude over 2000 metres.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, landscape, picturesque, agriculture, homes, dwellings, adobi

PMR-D2596
Iran, Zanjan: Azarbaijan Mountains near Zanjan, with stubble fields in the foreground. Altitude over 2000 metres.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, landscape, picturesque, agriculture

PMR-D2595
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome, at present full of scaffolding.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret, UNESCO

PMR-D2594
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome, at present full of scaffolding.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret, UNESCO

PMR-D2593
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) : view from the dome of the mausoleum over the small town of Soltaniyeh, with the Zagros Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, panorama

PMR-D2592
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome. Ornate tile ceiling. A UNESCO site.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret

PMR-D2591
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged 2 in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Entrance to the much revered and highly decorated shrine enclosing the tomb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2590
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Panel of arabesques with floral additions, making use of mirror glass.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2589
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Panel of arabesques with floral additions, making use of mirror glass. Above, scripts from thje Quran on a band.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2588
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged 2 in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. The bejewelled and ornate roof of the tomb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2587
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged 2 in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. The much revered and highly decorated shrine enclosing the tomb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2586
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Panel of arabesques with floral additions, making use of mirror glass.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2585
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Pictured is the gatehouse, adorned with six ornamental minarets, from the fountain courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2584
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Pictured is the gatehouse, adorned with six ornamental minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2583
Iran, Qazvin: Darvazeh-e-Qadim-e-Teheran (Teheran Gate), once part of the city walls, and dating from the Qajar era, is covered in colourful tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2582
Iran, Qazvin: Darvazeh-e-Qadim-e-Teheran (Teheran Gate), once part of the city walls, and dating from the Qajar era, is covered in colourful tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2581
Iran, Teheran: the Azadi Tower (Liberty Tower) was designed by architect Hossein Amanat, a Baha'i, who was driven from the country on the fall of the Shah. It is built of white marble from the Isfahan region, and was inaugurated on 16th October 1971.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, monument, landmark

PMR-D2580
Iran, Teheran: the city has expanded rapidly in the north, right up to the foothills of the Alborz Mountains.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, panorama

PMR-D2579
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), the mirror hall uses glass & gilding to great effect.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2578
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), filigree, colourful glass screens with floral motifs.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2577
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, The end of the opulently decorated hall with much use of mirror glass.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2576
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, part of the opulently decorated hall, with mirrored stained glass windows.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2575
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, showing the uniformed bandsmen lined up under the terrace, on tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2574
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), built 1865-7 combined European influences (including height) with Persian architecture.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2573
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. A brilliant arched panel of colourful faience arabesques.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2572
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Entrance to Talar-e Ayaheh (Hall of Mirrors) which formerly housed the Peacock Throne.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2571
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) dates from 1759. Exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2570
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with marble tombstone of Nasser al-Din Shah.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2569
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with sumptuously decorated throne room.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2568
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Marble Throne Verandah with the throne, carved from 65 pieces of yellow Yazd alabaster in 1806 for Fath Ali Shah Qajar.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2567
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) with carved alabaster throne.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2566
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) at the end of a refelecting pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2565
Iran, Teheran: typical street scene with hoarding lauding a hero of the Iraq-Iran war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, traffic lights, zebra crossing

PMR-D2564
Iran, Teheran: stone horse in bas-relief (from Persepolis?) standing outside the National Museum of Iran.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, sculpture, historic, antiquity

PMR-D2563
Iran, Teheran: the National Museum was designed by French architect André Godard and completed in 1928. The traditional iwan dominates the facade. Reflected in pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2562
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The sitting room.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, furniture, furnishings, chandelier

PMR-D2561
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. Statue of an archer in the grounds.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, sculpture, monument, stone figure

PMR-D2560
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The Green Palace was built at the end of the Qajar era and opulently remodelled by the Pahlevis.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2559
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa'd Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The White Palace was built between 1931 and 1937 and has 54 rooms, mostly devoted to the Shah's reign (1942-79). Facade and main entrance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2558
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa'd Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The White Palace was built between 1931 and 1937 and has 54 rooms, mostly devoted to the Shah's reign (1942-79).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2557
Iran, Teheran: view over the city from the hills in the north.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2556
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Closer view of a minaret.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2555
Iran, Qom: promenade with ornamental tiles and arches, where students from the medresa can frequently be seen.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2554
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Closer view of three of the minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2553
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Golden dome and minarets from the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2552
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Golden dome and minarets from the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2551
Iran, Kashan: a shady restaurant garden with a row of bubbling fountains providing running water.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, trees, food, eating, traditional, cool

PMR-D2550
Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs" and shady walks, Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany

PMR-D2549
Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) seen from the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs", Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany

PMR-D2548
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountains.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2547
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountain.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2546
Iran, Isfahan: a former caravanserai in the middle of the bazaar area, now a leafy shopping square.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, trading, souvenirs

PMR-D2545
Iran, Isfahan: entrance to the Bastani Traditional Restaurant in Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, food, meals, eating, local dish

PMR-D2544
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. Closer view of one of the minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2543
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2542
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. The breathtaking decoration of the main dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2541
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2540
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2539
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2538
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2537
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2536
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2535
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. One of the colourful panels of arabesques on either side of the entrance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2534
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. Closer look at the decoration round the balcony in the entrance iwan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2533
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. A closer view of the stalactite ceiling of the entrance iwan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2532
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. The much-photographed main entrance, through an iwan with balcony.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2531
Iran, Isfahan: inside the Bastani Traditional Restaurant in Naqsh-e Jahan Square with a fountain in the middle of the floor.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, food, meals, eating, local dish

PMR-D2530
Iran, Isfahan: view of the south end of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Jameh Mosque from the terrace of the Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, minaret, formal gardens

PMR-D2529
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). The roof of the music room is overlaid with cut-outs representing vases, to improve accoustics.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2528
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). Red and blue floral decorations on the domed ceiling of one of the rooms.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2527
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. The colourful mihrab surrounded by quranic scripts.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2526
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Interior decoration of the walls of the prayer hall with bands of Quran scripts.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2525
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Interior decoration of the walls of the prayer hall with bands of Quran scripts.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2524
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. View of the dome from within.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2523
Iran, Isfahan: Ali minaret, near the Ali Mosque, the oldest minaret in Isfahan and the second highest at 448 metres
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2522
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Closer view of one of the minarets on the south iwan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2521
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Striking domed ceiling with surrounding band of quranic inscriptions.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2520
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Honeycomb lattice windows filter the light.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2519
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The Taj al-Molk Dome, regarded as the finest brick-built dome in Persia, has survived dozens of earhquakes for more than 900 years.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2518
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Prayer Hall, built during the Seljuk era.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2517
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The iwan on the south side with Mongol era stalactite mouldings and two minarets. In front, the ablutions fountain, imitating the Kaaba at Mecca.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2516
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The low-vaulted winter prayer hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2515
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Stucco mihrab covered in Quranic inscriptions in the Room of Sultan Uljeitu, one of the greatest treasures of the mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2514
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The west iwan, built by the Seljuks and decorated by the Safavids, is topped by a "maazeneh" for calling the faithful to prayer.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2513
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Modern mosaic of Ayatolla Ali Khamenei in the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2512
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Modern mosaic of Ayatolla Ruhollah Khomeini in the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2511
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Ancient mihrab.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2510
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. One of the original domes.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2509
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Part of the original, unadorned, prayer hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2508
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Part of the original, unadorned, prayer hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2507
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. One of the original surviving domes.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2506
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2504
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage passing Lotfollah Mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2503
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. One of many horse-drawn carriages offering rides round the square.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2502
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2501
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage awaiting custom.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2500
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2499
Iran, Isfahan: the gardens of the Abbasi, a luxury hotel, based on the former Madar-Shah caravanserai from the Safavid era.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, botany, horticulture, flowers, fruit trees

PMR-D2498
Iran, Isfahan: exotic fruit in the gardens of the Abbasi, a luxury hotel, based on the former Madar-Shah caravanserai from the Safavid era.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, botany, horticulture, flowers, fruit trees

PMR-D2497
Iran, Isfahan: a typical coffee shop.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, recreation, spare-time, social, drinking, tea

PMR-D2496
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Entrance building reflected in the pool, seen from the palace porch.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2495
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Fresco with part of the florally decorated ceiling.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2494
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2493
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2492
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Fresco in the Throne Hall: Nader Shah battles Sultan Mohammed (astride a white elephant), from the Qajar period.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2491
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2490
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2489
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Inside ceiling splendour.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2488
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Inside splendour.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2487
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Exquisitely painted roof of the porch, with wooden pillars.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2486
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. The pool with sculpture in the foreground.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2485
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. The pool is said to reflect 40 columns.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2484
Iran, Isfahan: private gardens with pool and stuary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2483
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2482
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2481
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2480
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2479
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2478
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2477
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2476
Iran, Isfahan: One of many dovecotes to be found in the region of Isfahan. They go back about 700 years and were important not only for housing pigeons but also for collecting valuable guano for fertilizer. View inside, with pigeon!
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, historic, doves

PMR-D2475
Iran, Isfahan: One of many dovecotes to be found in the region of Isfahan. They go back about 700 years and were important not only for housing pigeons but also for collecting valuable guano for fertilizer.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, historic, doves

PMR-D2465
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Ruins of the so-called Prison of Soloman.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2463
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. View from Tal e-Takht, the former citadel, over the Morghab Plain with the tomb of Cyrus the Great (left) and the Zagros Mountains behind.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2462
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Figure of a soldier with horned helmet and shield of unknown attribution.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2461
Iran, Pasargadae: among the ruins of the city is this column with the trilingual inscription, "I am Cyrus, an Achaemenid" in Old Persian, Elamite and Akkadion..
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2460
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Columns of the Audience Hall of the king's palace.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2459
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Bas-reliefs on the door jambs of one of the portals to the king's palace.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2457
Iran, Pasargadae: the Tomb of Cyrus the Great on the Morghab Plain contains archetectural elements of all the civilizations Cyrus had conquered. Plundered by Alexander the Great.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology, mausoleum, burial chamber

PMR-D2456
Iran, Pasargadae: the Tomb of Cyrus the Great on the Morghab Plain contains archetectural elements of all the civilizations Cyrus had conquered. Plundered by Alexander the Great.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology, mausoleum, burial chamber

PMR-D2455
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of Sassanid King Bahram II, standing in the centre with an oversized sword, regarded by five members of the king's family (?) on the left and three courtiers on the right.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2454
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of the investiture of Sassanid King Ardashir I (c.226-242).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2453
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: Bun Khanak (Central Home), long thought to be an Achaemenid fire temple, but now suggested to be a treasury. Sassanian victories are recorded on the walls.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2452
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: presumed rock tomb of the Achaemenid King Darius II.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2451
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: presumed rock tomb of the Achaemenid King Ataxerxes I.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2450
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of the triumph of Sassanid King Shapur I over the Roman Emperor Valerian, and Philip the Arab.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2449
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: Rock tomb of the Achaemenid King Darius I (the Great).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2448
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of the investiture with the ring of kingship of Sassanid King Narseh (c. 293-303). The female figure presenting the ring is assumed to be the divinity Anahita.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2447
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: presumed rock tomb of the Achaemenid King Xerxes I .
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2446
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: Rock tombs of the Achaemenid Kings, Artaxerxes I, Darius I and Xerxes I (left to right).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2445
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Central panel of the Eastern Stairway of the Apadana (unfinished). It replaced the "King's Audience" relief (see PMR-D2437)..
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2444
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak. The southern wing of the eastern stairway facade of the Apadana depicting 23 gift-bearing delegations (top left: Assagartians/Medes).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2443
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Eastern portico of the "Hundred Column Hall" showing the King on his throne being carried in by 28 men representing the subject nations.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2442
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
A well-preserved kneeling stone horse which once supported the roof beams as a column capital.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2441
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak. Tomb of Artaxerxes III, shown saluting the "Royal Fire" with the winged "Royal Glory" & carried by 30 subjects, one from each country.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2440
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The "Gate of All Nations" from Mount Mithra (tele-shot).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2439
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The north-eastern half of Persepolis from Mount Mithra.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2438
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The south-western half of Persepolis from Mount Mithra.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2437
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The "King's Audience" relief, standing in the Treasury. Originall it had ornamented the centre of the east stairway of the Apadana.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2436
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Portico of the "Tachara" or Palace of Darius the Great depicting the King entering with attendants bearing a sun shade behind him.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2435
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Southern portals of the "Hundred Columns Hall", with the tomb of Artaxerxes in the hillside behind.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2434
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Trilingual inscription on a portico of the Tachara: Old Persian (top), Elamite (middle) and Babylonian (bottom).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2433
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The northern, of two tombs in the hillside, is attributed to Artaxerxes III who is shown saluting the "Royal Fire" on a high altar.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2432
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The "Tachara" or private palace of Darius the Great. View from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2431
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The "Tachara" or private palace of Darius the Great. View from the south showing the frieze of soldiers in "Persian" uniform.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2430
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
"Gate of All Nations" and surviving columns. The one on the right has been restored.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2429
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Files of the "Immortal Guard" on the north wing of the eastern stairway to the Apadana.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2428
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The eastern stairway facade of the Apadana depicting foreign kings and dignitaries bringing tributes, including two fine rams.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2427
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The eastern stairway facade of the Apadana depicting foreign kings and dignitaries bringing tributes, including a camel.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2426
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The eastern stairway facade of the Apadana depicting foreign kings and dignitaries bringing tributes.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2425
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The ubiquitous symbolic representation of a lion attacking a bull.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2424
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Guards from various lands depicted on a wall of the Apadana.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2423
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
One of the doors to the "Hundred Column Hall" depicting a monster-slaying King.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2422
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
"Hundred Column Hall" with the tomb of Artaxerxes III on the hillside behind.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2421
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
One of the west doors to the "Hundred Column Hall".
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2420
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The "Hundred Column Hall" - soldiers on the northern door jamb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2419
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
A party of Iranian university graduates celebrating their graduation in a historic place.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO

PMR-D2418
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
"Gate of All Nations" from the "inside", showing the "Guardian Bulls".
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2417
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Column capital, formerly topped with kneeling horses which supported the roof.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2416
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
"Gate of All Nations" or Xerxes' Gateway, through which all visitors passed.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2415
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
Looking back at the long approach avenue, used for processions.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2414
Iran, Shiraz: Quran Gate, on the road to Isfahan, was built during the reign of Adud al-Dawla, king of the Buyid dynasty from 949 to 983. Copies of the Quran were formerly stored in a room above the road.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D2413
Iran, Shiraz: Quran Gate, on the road to Isfahan, was built during the reign of Adud al-Dawla, king of the Buyid dynasty from 949 to 983. Copies of the Quran were formerly stored in a room above the road.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D2412
Iran, Shiraz: Bagh-e Eram ( Eram Botanical Garden), founded in the Saljughid Dynasty (1037-1193), was owned by a number of rulers until being made the responsibility of Shiraz University in 1963. The central building is regarded as an architectural masterpiece of the Qajar era. UNESCO listed.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture

PMR-D2411
Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars, one of the finest accomplishments of the Zand period architects. A colourful fabric store.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs

PMR-D2410
Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars, one of the finest accomplishments of the Zand period architects.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs

PMR-D2409
Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars: a former
caravanserai in the middle of the bazaar, now a pleasant shopping square
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs

PMR-D2408
Iran, Shiraz: a typical local restaurant. This one has a collection of vintage wireless sets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, radios, eating, waiter

PMR-D2407
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Carved columns in the Shabestan or Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2406
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Mihrab (?) decorated in coloured faience.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2405
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Carved columns in the Shabestan or Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2404
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Carved columns in the Shabestan or Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2403
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Domed ceiling of one of the iwans, exquisitely decorated with coloured faience tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2402
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. The pool, reflecting an iwan with two minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2401
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. One of the iwans, exquisitely decorated with coloured faience tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2400
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. The pool, reflecting an iwan with two minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2399
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. A domed arch, decorated with mosaics and tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2398
Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars, one of the finest accomplishments of the Zand period architects. A picture store in the foreground.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs

PMR-D2397
Iran, Shiraz: Arg-e Karim Khan (Citadel) was built in the early Zand period, as part of Karim Khan's royal court. It has four corner towers featuring ornamental brickwork, the south-eastern one leaning outwards due to subsidence.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, fortress, castle, fortifications

PMR-D2396
Iran, Shiraz: Arg-e Karim Khan (Citadel) was built in the early Zand period, as part of Karim Khan's royal court. It has four corner towers featuring ornamental brickwork, the south-eastern one leaning outwards due to subsidence.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, fortress, castle, fortifications

PMR-D2395
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. A faience panel exquisitely decorated with roses and birds in the adjacent gardens.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2394
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. The octagonal pavilion enclosing his tombstone is much visited.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument

PMR-D2393
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument

PMR-D2392
Iran, Shiraz: poem in Farsi with a floral faience surround in the tomb of the famous Sa'di (1207-91), one of the most popular poets in Iran.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesque, literature, poetry

PMR-D2391
Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology

PMR-D2390
Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology

PMR-D2389
Iran, Bishapur: Bas-relief in the Chogon Gorge celebrating the achievements of Shapur I. He defeated Roman armies three times and took Emperor Valerian captive. The groove was the high-water mark of a flood in the 1960s.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, archeology, Sassannian, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, geology

PMR-D2388
Iran, Bishapur: entrance to the Chogan Gorge, where six bas-reliefs are carved into the walls celebrating the achievements of Shapur I.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, geology

PMR-D2387
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Some of the surviving ruined buildings.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2386
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Some of the surviving ruined buildings.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2385
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Anahita's Temple, with pool (?) below ground level.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2384
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Some of the surviving ruined buildings.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2383
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Anahita's Temple.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2382
Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. View of the central basin and installations from above.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation

PMR-D2381
Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation

PMR-D2380
Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. One of the vintage pumps, preserved in the pumping station.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation, historical, industrial revolution

PMR-D2379
Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation

PMR-D2378
Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation

PMR-D2377
Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation

PMR-D2376
Iran, Shush: part of the highly developed water distribution and irrigation systems on the Khuzestan Plains, near Shush.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, canals, water-channels, flow

PMR-D2375
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the west.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2374
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. The south-western stairway alone provided access to the top.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2373
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. Probable site of the latrines.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2372
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. Footprint of an Elamite child, preserved for 3 millennia.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2371
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. North-eastern stairway to the first terrace.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2370
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2369
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2368
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. General view from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2367
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. General view from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2366
Iran, Shush: the so-called Tomb of Daniel, a typical imamzadeh, previously a goal of Jewish pilgrims, now a mosque, built in 1871.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, biblical, Old Testament, faience, tiling, colourful

PMR-D2365
Iran, Shush: the so-called Tomb of Daniel, a typical imamzadeh, previously a goal of Jewish pilgrims, now a mosque, built in 1871.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, biblical, Old Testament, faience, tiling, colourful

PMR-D2364
Iran, Shush: Chateau de Morgan, built by the French Archeological Service between 1897 and 1912, adjoins the archeological site of the Palace of Darius.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, castle, crenellations, fortifications

PMR-D2363
Iran, Shush: site of the Palace of Darius (521 BC), built on the ruins of capital of Elam, laid waste by Ashurbanipal, the Assyrian King around 640 BC.
Here: a collection of fragments of columns etc. awaiting restoration.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, foundations, Achaemenids

PMR-D2362
Iran, Shush: site of the Palace of Darius (521 BC), built on the ruins of capital of Elam, laid waste by Ashurbanipal, the Assyrian King around 640 BC.
Here: a double-headed kneeling horse used as a column capital (aka Persepolis).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, foundations, Achaemenids, stone-carving

PMR-D2361
Iran, Shush: site of the Palace of Darius (521 BC), built on the ruins of capital of Elam, laid waste by Ashurbanipal, the Assyrian King around 640 BC.
Here: the base of one of the columns of the Apadana is preserved.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, foundations, Achaemenids

PMR-D2360
Iran, Shush: site of the Palace of Darius (521 BC), built on the ruins of capital of Elam, laid waste by Ashurbanipal, the Assyrian King around 640 BC.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, foundations, Achaemenids

PMR-D2359
Iran, Shush: Chateau de Morgan, built by the French Archeological Service between 1897 and 1912, adjoins the archeological site of the Palace of Darius.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, castle, crenellations, fortifications

PMR-D2358
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: Iranians picnicking on the banks of the River Karcheh,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, leisure, picnic, eating

PMR-D2357
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2356
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2355
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2354
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2353
Iran: gravestones of ancient heroes approximately 250 years old in a cemetary near Pol-e-Dokhtar.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology

PMR-D2352
Iran: gravestones of ancient heroes approximately 250 years old in a cemetary near Pol-e-Dokhtar.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology

PMR-D2351
Iran, Kermanshah: Rotel Setra bus with trailer parked near the war memorial museum and mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, Rolling Hotel, omnibus, tour-bus

PMR-D2350
Iran, Kermanshah: captured enemy tanks from the Iran-Iraq War at the at the memorial museum and mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, war-damage

PMR-D2349
Iran, Kermanshah: captured enemy vehicles from the Iran-Iraq War at the at the memorial museum and mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, war-damage, trucks, transport

PMR-D2348
Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script. *** Local Caption *** Here: the bas-relief of Ardashir II, receiving the ring of Kingship from Ahuramazda (right). Behind the king is Mithras standing on a lotus flower. Beneath their feet is the body of defeated Roman Emperor Julian.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire

PMR-D2347
Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script.
Here: the large arch containing carvings of hunting scenes and feasts of Khosrau II.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire

PMR-D2346
Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script.
*** Local Caption *** Here: the large arch containing carvings of (upper) Khosrau II (590-628 AD) between the manifestations of Ahuramazda and Anahita, goddess of abundance, and (lower) Khosrau II on horseback.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids

PMR-D2345
Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script.
*** Local Caption *** Here: the large arch containing carvings of (upper) Khosrau II (590-628 AD) between the manifestations of Ahuramazda and Anahita, goddess of abundance, and (lower) Khosrau II on horseback.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire

PMR-D2344
Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script.
Here: view of the two historic arches containing carvings, from across the lake.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Achaemenids

PMR-D2343
Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script.
Here: a very eroded Parthian relief of Mithrades, superimposed with an inscription in Arabic from the 17th century.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Achaemenids

PMR-D2342
Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script.
Here: a later figure of Hercules, dating from 148 BC, with the head replaced.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Achaemenids

PMR-D2341
Iran: ruined AnahitaTemple near Bisotun used by a pre-Christian cult who worshipped the Indo-Iranian cosmological figure Anahita.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2340
Iran, Asam Abad: view of the modern town on the plain, with hills in the background.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2339
Iran, Asam Abad: view of the modern town on the plain, with hills in the background.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2338
Iran, Asam Abad: view of the modern town on the plain, with hills in the background.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2337
Iran, Hamadan: the Jewish Tomb of Esther (wife of Xerxes I) and Mordecai is alleged to be within this 14th century tower, which was once Iran's most important Jewish pilgrimage site.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, biblical

PMR-D2336
Iran, Hamadan: BuAli Sina (Avicenna) Mausoleum. This tower was erected in 1954 on the tomb of Avicenna, the famous physician and philosopher (980-1037).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2335
Iran, Sanandaj: a room facing the courtyard in the Asef Mansion, a Qajar building which is now a museum of Kurdish life.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion

PMR-D2334
Iran, Sanandaj: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) with its twin minarets, was built in 1813 on the orders of Amonulla Khan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

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