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Portal and Minaret  
   

Portal and Minaret

Portal and Minaret with the mix of dark Persian blue and light Turkish blue tiles that Predominate. Shah Mosque. IMG00266p1
The Wonders of Isfahan

July 31st 1971
A morning IranAir flight brought us down from Tehran to Esfahan (or Isfahan). There were indeed wonders to behold in this city. The principal destination was the Maidan, or Naqsh-e-Jahan Square (called Shah Square then). The central structure is the imposing Masjed-e Shah or Shah Mosque (now known as the Imam Mosque). The mosque was begun in 1611 during the reign of Shah Abbas I (1571-1629), who r ... read more
Middle East » Iran » West » Esfahan

Iranian Flag Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more
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