Alexander’s Prison - Tehran Times

2026-04-12 17:16

Alexander’s Prison: Where myth meets architecture in the heart of Yazd

TEHRAN - Known locally as Zendaan-e Eskandar (“Alexander’s Prison”) and more formally as the Zia’iya School, this enigmatic monument stands among the most intriguing historical attractions of Yazd, which is a UNESCO-listed oasis city famed for its earthen architecture and deep cultural continuity.
2025-01-15 17:45

Discover ‘Alexander’s Prison’ and its fabled dungeon

TEHRAN - This 15th-century domed structure, better known as Zendan-e Iskandar (“Alexander’s Prison”), derives its name from a reference in a Hafez poem and legends surrounding its origins.