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14-Apr-2014

old & new

Sanandaj / سنندج‎

The Masjed-e Jameh (Dar-ol Ehsan) mosque was constructed in 1813 by orders of Amonulla Khan. It has tiled twin minarets and 32 interior domes. Amonulla Khan was so pleased with the result that he reputedly had the architect blinded to prevent its repetition for any other patron.

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Helen Betts		22-Jun-2014 06:28
Love the composition as well as the detail. V.

Sandi Whitteker		18-May-2014 15:37
Sure is some fabulous and ancient architecture there.

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