The minarets and domes of the Jameh Mosque rising behind part of Isfahan's bazaar |
Jameh Mosque, Isfahan |
Main entrance, Jameh Mosque |
Each main city has a Jameh Mosque, which means Friday Mosque |
Isfahan's Jameh Mosque was started by the Seljuks in the 11th Century |
Minarets, Jameh Mosque |
Main Entrance |
Detail of the main entrance portal, Jameh Mosque |
Tilework on the main entrance |
Minarets seen through the main entrance |
Mosaic calligraphy, Jameh Mosque |
South iwan with minarets |
West iwan and courtyard, Jameh Mosque |
West iwan and courtyard, Jameh Mosque |
Birds flying around minaret |
Ablutions fountain in the Jameh Mosque courtyard simulating the Kaaba in Mecca allowing pilgrims to prepare for Haaj rituals |
West iwan |
The entire mosque is covered in arabesque tilework |
Northwest corner of the courtyard, Jameh Mosque |
West iwan |
South iwan (main sanctuary) |
North iwan |
Hypostyle prayer hall |
Hypostyle prayer hall behind the north iwan |
Column propped up by brickwork after Iran-Iraq War damage |
Minor dome in the hypostyle prayer hall, Jameh Mosque |
Jameh Mosque, Isfahan |
Taj al-Molk Dome |
Taj al-Molk Dome survives from the 11th Century Seljuk mosque |
Star of David, Jameh Mosque |
Stars of David, Jameh Mosque |
Mosque decorations |
This Jameh Mosque detail looks a bit like a swastika |
Jameh mosque details |
Alcove, Jameh Mosque |
Tilework, Jameh Mosque |
Mosaic calligraphy, Jameh Mosque, Isfahan |
Jameh Mosque, Isfahan |
Northwest corner of courtyard, Jameh Mosque |
Tilework, Jameh Mosque |
West iwan, Jameh Mosque |
The name of Allah in mosaics, Jameh Mosque |
Detail of the west iwan |
West iwan |
West iwan |
Detail of the ceiling of the west iwan's half dome |
Arabesque tilework and Koranic calligraphy |
Mihrab (Oljayto niche) constructed in 1189 AD |
The niche is now in the 14th c. Room of Sultan Uljaitu |
"This niche is said to be one of the best masterpieces of the world whose beautiful inscriptions, stuccos..." |
"...and different Vegetable motives have all been made and decorated in the best way." Oljayto niche detail |
Sultan Uljaitu room, Jameh Mosque |
Mosaic tilework, Jameh Mosque |
Mosaic tilework, Jameh Mosque |
Courtyard, Jameh Mosque |
Mosaic calligraphy around the south iwan |
Detail of the south iwan, the main sanctutary |
Ablutions basin, south iwan |
Ablutions basin, south iwan |
Tilework, south iwan |
Mosaic calligraphy, Jameh Mosque, south iwan |
West iwan, Jameh Mosque |
Some Persian tilework resembles carpets |
West iwan |
West and north iwans, courtyard, Jameh Mosque |
Inscription, south iwan, Jameh Mosque |
Tilework, south iwan |
Calligraphy, south iwan |
Minaret, south iwan |
Behzad the guide, Jameh Mosque |
West iwan |
West iwan |