Another interesting relic of the Saljuqi period is the Chehel Dokhtar Minaret in Esfahan. The same is adorned with brick work and ‘kufi’ inscriptions. This Minaret was constructed in the year 501 AH. by ‘Abol Fath Nahuji’ during the reign of Soltan Mohammad Ebne Malek Shah Saljuqi.
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Handicrafts and Souvenirs – Isfahan
The province of Esfahan is reputed for its handicrafts and can be considered as an important sector in this regard. Besides its own local products, specialties from other provinces of Iran are also produced here. Since this province is highly ...
Shahrestan Bridge – Isfahan
This bridge is located in the east of Esfahan and is an interesting piece of architecture. The same is a relic of the Sassanid period.
Ab Malakh and Shalura Waterfall – Isfahan
Other waterfalls in this province are named as, the Ab Malakh Waterfall (in Semirom) and the Shalura Waterfall (in the Charmaheen Village of Ardestan).
Menar Jonban Minaret – Isfahan
This structure comprises of a mausoleum and two minarets, constructed on the tomb of 'Amoo Abdollah' a reputed personality of the 8th century AH. The tombstone reveals the date 716 AH., coinciding with that of the reign of 'Oljaito' Ilkhan the ...
Neyestanak, Farfan and other castles – Isfahan
These are named as, the Rostam Bafaran, Neyestanak Castles in Naein. The Farfan Castle in Esfahan, Torshak Castle in the Marq Village of Esfahan, Deeyu and Jalali Castles in Kashan, Sangi Castle in the township of Semirom, and the Bozi Castle in ...
Ashraf Hall – Isfahan
Ashraf Hall is from Safavid era located in Ostandari Street, Sepah Street in Isfahan. The monument was registered on 15th of Dey 1310 with registration number 106 as one of Iran’s national monuments. The mansion known as Ashraf Hall is ...
Vank Cathedral – Isfahan
Vank, built in time of the Second Shah Abbas in ??? AD, is one of the historical cathedrals of Armenians in Isfahan. Ancient Armenian churches have cone-like domes, but the dome of Vank Cathedral has been built like the domes of Iranian mosques in ...
Imam Mosque – Isfahan
Shah Mosque with the alternative names of Jameh Mosque, Soltani Mosque and Imam Mosque is one of the mosques in Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan which was built in Safavid era and is considered one of the important Iranian-Islamic architectural ...
