Bahram abedini

Bahram abedini

Friday, 06 December 2013 03:12

Soltaniyeh or Oldjeitu's Mausoleum

The mausoleum of Oljaytu was constructed in 1302–12 in the city of Soltaniyeh, the capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty, which was founded by the Mongols. Situated in the province of Zanjan, Soltaniyeh is one of the outstanding examples of the achievements of Persian architecture and a key monument in the development of its Islamic architecture. The octagonal building is crowned with a 50 m tall dome covered in turquoise-blue faience and surrounded by eight slender minarets. It is the earliest existing example of the double-shelled dome in Iran. The mausoleum’s interior decoration is also outstanding and scholars such as A.U. Pope have described the building as ‘anticipating the Taj Mahal’.

Wednesday, 23 October 2013 14:05

Bisotun Inscription

Bisotun is located along the ancient trade route linking the Iranian high plateau with Mesopotamia and features remains from the prehistoric times to the Median, Achaemenid, Sassanian, and Ilkhanid periods. The principal monument of this archaeological site is the bas-relief and cuneiform inscription ordered by Darius I, The Great, when he rose to the throne of the Persian Empire, 521 BC. The bas-relief portrays Darius holding a bow, as a sign of

Sunday, 20 October 2013 15:07

Tagh-e Bostan

The Historical site of Tagh-e Bostan or (Taq-e Bostan) is situated in Kermanshah City in Iran. Taq means an Arch and Bostan means A very beautiful garden. Thus, Taq-e Bostan means an Arch of a very beautiful garden. The appellation of taq or arch here refers to two ancient arch from Sassanid dynasty in Iran. Tagh-e Bostan is consists of the big arch, small arch and a plate of stone inscription outside the cave. These two arches have been carved out of stone in the mountain. Outside the big cave there are two winged angels holding a medallion. Inside the cave there are many carvings including a big horse and a rider which is “Khosro Parviz” the king of Iran in Sassanid period.

Thursday, 17 October 2013 13:49

Takht-e Soleymān

Takhte Soleyman or Adur Gushnasp (Azar Goshnasb) is situated in 45km away from Takab a city in West-Azarbayejan of Iran. This place is based on a natural sediments of a lake and is 20m above the height of the agricultural fields. The Siege of this site has 38 ornate towers in elliptic shape. Inside the Takht-e soleyman there is a natural lake with 120 m of length and 80 m of wideness.

Monday, 14 October 2013 05:21

Saint Stepanos Monastery

This Magnificent Monastery is situated in north-west of Iran in east-Azarbayejan and it is 16 km away from the City of Jolfa. The building belongs to the 8th century. This monastery is also called “the monastery of the sunset valley” in local language.

Saturday, 12 October 2013 17:45

Chogha Zanbil ziggurat

Chogha Zanbil is One of the greatest elamite buildings and the remnants of ancient history of mesopotamia. This great fortress was originally a temple and is situated in South-west of Iran in Province of Khuzestan near the Susa city. 

This region is ripe with ancient history of Iran and mesopotamia. Chogha Zanbil is one of those fascinating places. At the first glance it is like a fortress built near the River Dez which is a big branch of Karoun River.

Thursday, 10 October 2013 15:27

Tomb and Mosque of Sheikh Shahab Aldin Ahari

Tomb and Mosque of “Sheikh Mohaqeqin Sultan Shahab Aldin Ahari” is Situated in Ahar City in eastern Azarbayejan and it consists of the main building, High balcony, Yard, 2 minaret and a porch. Inside the mosque there are traditional tiles, lattice windows and stained glass.

Tuesday, 24 September 2013 13:33

cobalt Blue Mosque

The Original Structure of this beautiful and spectacular mosque belongs to Jahan-Shah Ghareh Ghoyounloo who lived on the second half of 9th century. The founder of this place was "Salehe" the daughter of Jahan-Shah. From the remnants it can be understood how beautiful and magnificant the mosque was and still is. The main entrance door is a spectacular one and is distinctive in the color and arabesque.

Thursday, 12 September 2013 16:32

Arg of Tabriz

Arg-e AliShāh, also known as Arg-e Tabriz and Masjid AliShāh, is a remnant of a mosque in the center of Tabriz, Iran, built in the Ilkhanate period.

Construction of Arg begins under advisory of Illkhanate minister Taj-edin-Jahanshah, as a mosque. However construction was halted after the death of the minister and the collapse of the roof of the mosque . Later on Arg was used as an educational center during Safavid era. During the occupation of

Thursday, 12 September 2013 13:32

Measurement Museum of Tabriz

The Measurement Museum of Tabriz is a situated in the heart of Tabriz in an old and traditional house renowned as Salmasi. Here the rudimentary measurement instruments are being kept. Instruments of measuring time, weight, water flow, oil volume and others.