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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Haftshooye Jameh Mosque – Isfahan
In north east to Isfahan, in the route to Nain, this very beautiful and historical mosque is sunk in the heart of history in the village of Haftshouyeh. The altar of Haftshouyeh central mosque is one of the most beautiful and complicated filers of ...
Martha Peters House – Isfahan
Martha Peters’ house is one of the old and beautiful houses of Isfahan located in the historical neighborhood of Jolfa in this town. The origin of this house goes back to the Safavid era. As it was built during the reign of Shah Abbas ...
Sheikh Bahai House – Isfahan
Third of Ordibehesht is registered in calendars in the name of Sheikh Bahai, the scientist whose skills in architecture can be seen in all the monuments remained from Safavid era and now his most vivid memorandum is his house in Isfahan and close to ...
Haroon Velayat Mausoleum – Isfahan
This mausoleum was built in the year 918 AH. and is a relic of the reign of Shah Esmaeil Safavid. The same comprises of two tile worked portals, two courtyards, a sepulchre and dome.The vaulted tile work of the facade of the smaller courtyard is ...
Mir Emad Tomb – Isfahan
The tomb of one of the famed calligraphers of the 'nastaliq' script, known as Emad-ol-Molk and reputedly called Mir, is located in the small courtyard of the Maqsud Bek mosque.In this tomb there is a slab of marble (70 x 35 cm.) affixed to the ...
Khaju Bridge – Isfahan
Khaju Bridge in Isfahan is located on Zayanderud River and in the eastern side of Si-o-seh Pol. Khaju Bridge had foundations since late Timuri era and was built in its current form to the right to Shah Abbas II in 1060. The bridge is 133 meters in ...
Sansan Carvansery – Isfahan
The same lies in the Sansan Village, at a distance of 40 km. on the Qom - Kashan road. This is a square structure with four porches and constructed of brick, sun baked bricks and clay. Adornments of brick can be observed here.The facade displays ...
Khaje Nizam al-Mulk Tomb – Isfahan
This mosque is located in “Ashtargan” Village in Lenjan County that is today pronounced as “Ashtarjan” and is 38 kilometers from Isfahan. Its portal is 13 meters high and it is decorated by tiles according to the style of early eighth Hijri ...
