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Sunday, October 18, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
Zinatol Molok House
It
is another historical house in the old quarter of Shiraz. This has used
to be the house of Zinatol Molok, daughter of an eminent governor of
the city.
Built during the Qajar dynasty, Zinatol
Molok House is a beautiful Persian house with abundant rooms on sides
and a garden in the middle. Meanwhile, the house enjoys lots of colorful
decorations on the façade and inside.
Today, beside the historical importance
and architectural beauty...
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
When someone brings up historical
architecture, we picture beautiful arches, towering spires, sculptures
and stone walls, but most of us probably don’t think of bright and
vibrant colors. Nasir al-Molk Mosque, as illustrated by these
photographs, is a striking and strong exception to the idea that
historical structures might have been somewhat lacking in colors. Not
only are its stained-glass windows richly colored, but its walls feature
...
Monday, July 7, 2014
Oldest and First Animation in the world at burnt city
Iran, Burnt City is one of the
most important prehistoric sites of the country which was well developed
during the third millennium BCE.
Spreading over a 300,000 hectare
area, Burnt City is recognized as mainland-Iran’s largest prehistoric
site. The city experienced four stages of civilization and was burnt
down three times, which is why it was named ‘Burnt City.’ Discovery of
hundreds of historical sites including 166 satellite villages...
Friday, July 4, 2014
Sights of shiraz part6: Vakil mosque
The Vakil Mosque (Persian: مسجد وکیل - Masjed-e Vakil) is a mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran, situated to the west of the Vakil Bazaar next to its entrance. This mosque was built between 1751 and 1773, during the Zand period; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period. Vakil means regent, which was the title used by Karim Khan, the founder of Zand Dynasty. Shiraz was the seat of Karim Khan’s government and he endowed...
sights of shiraz part5: Hammam-e-Vakil
Vakil Bath is an old public bath in Shiraz, Iran. It was a part of the royal district constructed during Karim Khan Zand's reign, which includes Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque and many administrative building...
sights of shiraz part4: Arg e Karim Khan
The Arg is a rectangular Brick Fortress, built in the 18th Century. Inside the walls is a small museum. The
building served as both a fort, and residence for its builder. Some of
the residential rooms have been restored (and in some cases populated by
slightly tacky dioramas)The interior courtyard is filled with
shady citrus trees, providing relief form the heat. The smell of orange
blossoms pervades the courtyard in springtime. The...
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