This school was constructed by Shahabeddin Qasem Toraz and dates back to the 8th century AH. From the many ancient relics of the school only the north facade has survived. In place of the former school a mosque has been constructed and has six old inscriptions.
About Yazd
Yazd is the capital of Yazd Province, Iran. The city is located 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Esfahan.Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd has a unique Persian architecture. It is nicknamed the "City of Windcatchers" (Shahr-e Badgirha) from its many examples. It is also very well known for its Zoroastrian fire temples, ab anbars, qanats, yakhchals, Persian handicrafts, handwoven cloth (Persian termeh), silk ...
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Esfahan Yazd Roads Caravansaries – Yazd
From Abarqoo to Esfandaroon (Esfahan), on the ancient caravan route there are relics of two caravansaries. The first is located at a distance of 30 km. From the Tizak village and 42 km. from the city of Abarqoo. The other caravansary known as Shah ...
Amir Chakhmaq Square – Yazd
Amir Chakhmaq Square is one of the most beautiful tile-work and architectural masterpieces of century 9 AH. It belongs to Timurid period, and was called the same in Safavid era. Some of these monuments were revived in Shah Abbas's reign. This ...
Badgir (Wind Trappers) – Yazd
One of the distinctive features of the cities of Yazd province which discriminate it from other cities, is the existence of various wind trappers. Most of them belong to old residential houses.On the other hand majority of urban reservoirs and ...
Lariha House – Yazd
Laris’ Mansion and its windcatcher are related to Qajar period and are located beside Kolah Farangi Mansion in Fahadan Neighborhood on Imam Khomeini Street in Yazd. This monument is registered in the list of Iran’s national ...
Covered Passages – Yazd
One of the noticeable features of the old province of Yazd and many other desert cities in Iran are roofed and covered lanes and passages. The reason behind designing and constructing these is to shelter and protect people against heat, harsh ...
Eshkzar Village – Yazd
The same is situated in the northwest of Yazd, and has a temperate, tropical climate. Ashkeen Zaal, a feudal lord, built this village during the Parthian period. In order to fight against the moving sands, tamarind forests can be noted.The ...
Davazdah Imam Mausoleum – Yazd
This shrine constructed in 429 AH., is located near the Hosseinieh (place where the martyrdom of Imam Hossein is mourned for theater of passion-players of the Fahadan Quarter). According to the inscription in the building, it was constructed by Abu ...
Alexander’s Prison – Yazd
Ziyaiyeh School with about 8 centuries of historical background is located beside Twelve Imams Shrine in Fahadan Neighborhood in Yazd. This monument was established in 631 Hijri year by the famous scholar, Zia al-Din Hossein Reza and was completed ...