Chehel Sotoun

Chehel Sotoun. A pavilion at the far end of a long pool in the middle of a classic Persian Garden. Built by Shah Abbas II in 1647 to be used for entertainment and receptions. The name means "Forty Columns", describing the twenty wooden pillars supporting the entrance as reflected to make forty. India057p1

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

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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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