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17-JUN-2014 Jola Dziubinska

Shah (Imam) Mosque

Esfahan, Iran

Masjid-e Shah (Masjid-e Imam).

The Shah Mosque known as Imam mosque (after the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran) and Jameh Abbasi Mosque is a mosque in Esfahan, Iran, standing in south side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square.

This mosque was built by Shah Abbas 1st during the Safavi period. It is recognised as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture and is registered, along with the Naghsh-i Jahan Square, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its splendour is mainly due to the beauty of its seven-colour mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions.

Its construction began in 1611 by the chief architect of urban planning Shaykh Bahai and completed in 1629.
Because of the Shah's desire to have the building completed during his lifetime, shortcuts were taken in the construction. One of these shortcuts was the invention of a new style of tile mosaic (the Seven-colour) that was both cheaper and quicker, and that eventually speed up the construction.

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Helen Betts24-Jun-2014 16:47
That elaborate exterior is stunning, and you've captured it beautifully. V.
Wintermeer24-Jun-2014 15:58
Oh my, what a gorgeous picture- so rich in color and detail...well captured. ~V~ BTW:Thank you so much for the description, always good to have a bite of background information.
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