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2020-11-10 21:00
Masjed-e Jameh Kerman: an old mosque with exclusive tiling
TEHRAN - The congregational Masjed-e Jameh of Kerman, which boasts four lofty iwans (porticos), and loads of exemplar tilework, stuccowork, and masonry, is a must-see when you are in Kerman, southeast Iran.
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2020-10-17 18:01
By Afshin Majlesi
Ten gorgeous mosques to visit in Iran
TEHRAN – Cascades of photogenic domes and minarets can be seen in every corner of Iran as inseparable elements of mosques some of which widely known as timeless benchmarks of the Islamic architecture.
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2020-08-21 21:30
Jameh Mosque of Saveh undergoes partial restoration
TEHRAN – A partial restoration and renovation work has been commenced on the 12th-century Jameh Mosque of Saveh, which is sometimes referred to as “a museum of Islamic architecture”.
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2020-08-19 18:54
(Part 2/8); Tasht Gozari in Ardabil
Muharram mourning: A glimpse of indigenous rituals across Iran
One of the most famous rituals in Ardabil is Tasht Gozari during the mourning season of Muharram. People of Ardabil, who are Azeri, love Imam Hussein (AS) and his young brother Hazrat Abulfazl Abbas (AS). Before Muharram, people in Ardabil begin Tasht Gozari ritual, which is dated back to several years ago. People in other cities near Ardabil also hold Tasht Gozari ritual.
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2020-07-14 18:07
Visit Jameh Mosque of Ardestan one of earliest Islamic structures in central Iran
TEHRAN - The Jameh Mosque of Ardestan, which is named after an ancient oasis town of the same name in central Iran, is of high historical importance as it incorporates successive architectural styles of the Sassanids, Buyids, Seljuks, and Safavids.
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2019-08-23 19:38
A walk through Jameh Mosque of Hamedan
TEHRAN - Photos show interior and exterior views of Jameh Mosque of Hamedan, August 20, 2019.
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2019-07-15 23:56
By Afshin Majlesi
Islamic architecture? Sure, but Na’in’s old mosque offers so much more
Well regarded for its hospitable people, handicrafts, and ancient qanats (manmade subterranean aqueducts that brings water from the mountains), Na’in dates back to nearly 2000 years, which makes it one of the oldest continuously settled towns in the Iranian plateau.
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2019-06-24 12:33
Stepping into Fahraj mosque, one of the oldest Islamic structures in Iran
TEHRAN –Standing tall in Iran’s Yazd province, Jameh Mosque of Fahraj, which dates over 1400 years, is of great significance as one of the oldest extant mosques in Iran. It represents an important evolutionary stage in mosque construction from very modest materials to wooden roofs on arcades, finally to full scale vaulting with permanent materials.
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2019-06-02 19:29
Six places to visit in Hamedan
TEHRAN – The west central Iranian city of Hamedan, never falls short of offering cultural heritage sites to its visitors. Scenic natural landscapes, traditional restaurants, public gardens and colorful outdoor markets and more importantly, its hospitable people make for an unexpected slice of the city.
