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Sunday, October 18, 2015

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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...