By Afshin Majlesi

Water leaks, ground subsidence raise concerns at Isfahan’s UNESCO-listed mosque

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities and heritage experts are racing to contain what they describe as a structural threat to parts of the UNESCO-registered Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, also known as the Atiq Mosque, after a limited ground subsidence, water leakage and rising moisture were detected around one of the world’s most important Islamic monuments.

17th-century Imam Mosque under potential threat due to moisture

TEHRAN – The overall structure of the 17th-century Imam Mosque is under potential threat due to moisture penetrating its foundation, a local tourism official said on Wednesday. 

Cultural heritage alert: Taj al Molk dome at Isfahan’s Jameh Mosque in critical condition

TEHRAN - A researcher specializing in the restoration of historical monuments has cautioned that the Taj al Molk dome chamber within the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, also known as Atiq Mosque, is on the verge of destruction due to excessive moisture.