Reviving Seljuk heritage in Isfahan: restoration of 2,000 square meters around Raran Minaret

TEHRAN - Some 2,000 square meters around the Seljuk-era Raran Minaret are being restored in an ongoing effort to revive the ancient architecture and cultural heritage in Isfahan and its surrounding villages.

Glimpses of Iranian architecture under Seljuk’s patronage

TEHRAN - The Seljuk Empire, one of the most significant Turco-Persian dynasties, played a crucial role in the revitalization of the Muslim world, and particularly in many Iranian cities, from 1037 to 1194.

By Afshin Majlesi

Wonders of Uzbekistan: a ten-day travel experience

From my childhood, the names of Samarkand and Bukhara have been etched into my memory; whether in poems, school classes, grandmother’s tales, or stories in my books, those names always lingered in the back of my mind.

By Afshin Majlesi

From mosques to mausoleums: architecture under Seljuk patronage

TEHRAN - The Seljuk Dynasty, the first Turkish rulers of the Muslim world, brought a renaissance to the Islamic Caliphate, characterized by religious fervor and robust governance.

By Afshin Majlesi

Tranquility amidst history: Jameh Mosque welcomes travelers to Semnan

TEHRAN - In the heart of the ancient city of Semnan, where the whispers of the Silk Road still echo through time, lies a jewel of Islamic architecture, a testament to centuries of cultural exchange and spiritual devotion.

Urgent restoration starts on Seyyed Mosque, a lesser-known gem of architecture in Isfahan

TEHRAN – The Qajar-era Seyyed Mosque has undergone urgent restoration work aimed at fixing cracks appearing in its dome and walls.

Discover mausoleum of 12th-century Sufi theologian and poet

TEHRAN - The mausoleum complex of Sheikh Ahmad-e Jami is a collection of religious buildings, mosques, houses, and tombstones set around the central tombstone of the Iranian Sufi theologian and poet who lived between 1048 and 1141.