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Few pictures from my recent trip to Iran. You can find more (with captions!) at www.expedice.org/luke/silkroad
The rich culture of Iran that not many people see in the news...
Entry to the main hall of Masjed-e Sheik Lotfollah Mosque is by way of an L-shaped hall noteworthy for its use of the many shades of blue in the mosaiques.
It's a tricky location to photograph, view the image large on black to fully appreciate the magnificent detail...
Décoration d'un plafond de l'hôtel de charme Mahinestan Raheb ((ancienne maison patricienne du 19° s.)
The ancient citadel of Arg-é Bam probably has a history dating back around 2,500 years to the Parthian period, but most buildings were built during Iran's Safavid dynasty. The city was largely abandoned due to an Afghan invasion in 1722, which overcame a weak Iranian government and ended Safavid rule. Subsequently, after the city had gradually been re-settled, it was abandoned a second time due to an attack by invaders from Shiraz. It was also used for a time as an army barracks.
The modern city of Bam was established considerably later than the old citadel. It has gradually developed as an agricultural and industrial centre, and until the 2003 earthquake was experiencing rapid growth. In particular, the city is known for its dates and citrus fruit. The city also benefited from tourism, with an increasing number of people visiting the ancient citadel in recent years
Village situé à plus de 1000 m d'altitude, classé au Patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, pour son originalité et l'homogénéité architecturale. Construites à flanc de montagne, les maisons mélangent la pierre, le bois et l'adobe et s'imbriquent les unes dans les autres.
Alone with everybody .
Iman Mosque Esfahan is an excellent example of architecture in Iran .
Esfahan is Iran`s masterpiece , the jewel of ancient Persia , and one of the finest cities in the Islamic world .
The exquisite blue mosaic tiles of Esfahan`s Islamic buildings , and the city`s gorgeous bridges demand as much of your time as you can spare .
Persepolis, à environ 60 km de Shiraz, est la cité royale Achéménide inaugurée par Darius Ier (-522 à -486), puis agrandie par Xerxès Ier et Artaxerxès Ier, et ce jusqu'à la conquête d'Alexandre le Grand, qui fit incendier les palais.
C'est en 1971 que le dernier Shah d'Iran célébra à Persepolis les 2500 ans de la monarchie iranienne, alors qu'il n'y avait aucune continuité entre les Achéménides et les Pahlavis !
Few pictures from my recent trip to Iran. You can find more (with captions!) at www.expedice.org/luke/silkroad