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07/03/2024

Ameri House is one of the numerous historical houses of Kashan. It is located in the old neighborhood of the city and attracts a lot of guests both as a tourist site and a luxury hotel. In both ways, the house gives you a realistic picture of the lifestyle of wealthy families in the 18th century.
Being the largest traditional house in Kashan, it has several interior and exterior yards, each consisting of pools and many rooms. It also has the highest wind catcher in Kashan.
The house comprises seven courtyards and covers 9,000 square meters.
The materials used in the buildings include bricks for the construction of the main structure, mud, and straw for insulation and facade, gypsum for decoration facade and interior, mirrors for making inner spaces (particularly ceilings) more beautiful, and thick wooden doors for protection.

13/02/2024

Located in the historic center of Isfahan, the Masjed-e Jāmé (‘Friday mosque’) can be seen as a stunning illustration of the evolution of mosque architecture over twelve centuries, starting in ad 841. It is the oldest preserved edifice of its type in Iran and a prototype for later mosque designs throughout Central Asia. The complex, covering more than 20,000 m2, is also the first Islamic building that adapted the four-courtyard layout of Sassanid palaces to Islamic religious architecture. Its double-shelled ribbed domes represent an architectural innovation that inspired builders throughout the region. The site also features remarkable decorative details representative of stylistic developments over more than a thousand years of Islamic art.

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05/02/2024

📍Vakil Mosque is a historical mosque related to the Zandieh era and was built under the order of Karim Khan Zand. This mosque is located in the west of Vakil Bazaar. The main entrance is located in the northern side of the mosque, adorned with tiled stalactites, calligraphy, and stone friezes. The tile work features the unique Shirazi style of decoration which inspired its subsequent structures in the 18th century. The wooden door is a copy of the Zand era door broken during the Qajar era.
The architectural detail of Vakil Mosque is admirable but the most amazing parts are its three arches that are unrivaled in Shiraz at least: the arch above the entrance, the pearl arch, and the large seraglio arch. The carvings on these arches are too fabulous to be ignored.
The simplicity of the Iranian art and Persian paintings and writings on the walls, eye-catching tiling, and the delicate use of colors are all the beautiful details that immediately attract any visitors.

28/01/2024

One of the most essential and ancient divine rituals that had and still have very respected followers both in ancient Iran and contemporary Iran is "Mazdisna's ritual" or "Zoroaster." According to Zoroastrian teachings, Ahuramazda is the superior God, the creator of the heavens and the earth. He is very kind, has dominion over the open and hidden secrets, and has created every creature. According to Zoroastrians, this God makes beauty and goodness. Ahura Mazda made the Primordial Bull Gavaevodata who was so beautiful it attracted the attention of Angra Mainyu who killed it. Ahura Mazda brought the body of the androgynous bull to the moon where it was purified and, from its purified seed, came all other animals. Ahura Mazda then made the first human, Gayomoartan, who was also killed by Angra Mainyu. From his purified seed came the first mortal couple – Mashya and Mashyanag – who lived in bliss until corrupted by Angra Mainyu's lies. They then lost paradise, but their descendants inherited the gift Ahura Mazda had given them of free will and so could choose for themselves whether to follow good or embrace evil. Ahura Mazda stood for all that was ennobling and righteous and encouraged people to be the best version of themselves.

10/01/2024

📍 The City of Yazd is located in the deserts of Iran close to the Spice and Silk Roads. It is a living testimony to intelligent use of limited available resources in the desert for survival.✨️It’s one of the most outstanding cities in the world where the. Houses are made of sun-dried bricks.🤎Yazd has always been a proud collection of the most brilliant cultural heritage spots of the world.💎
By watching the architecture of Yazd, we can understand the art of living, or, in other words, peaceful coexistence of human with the hostile environment and arid nature of the region. This art of living has developed manifestations and institutions in urbanization and architecture through hard work, perseverance and contentment of local people. The historic city of Yazd is inscribed in UNESCO’s list as an Iranian Tangible Cultural Heritage Site.

01/01/2024

Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex, located along one of the most frequented east-west trade routes, consists of a series of interconnected, covered brick structures, buildings, and enclosed spaces for a variety of functions - commercial and trade-related activities, social gatherings, and educational and religious practices.

Closely interwoven with the architectural fabric is the social and professional organization of the Bazaar, which has allowed it to function over the centuries and has made it into a single integrated entity.Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex has been one of the most important international places for commercial and cultural interchange, thanks to the centuries-old east-west trading connections and routes and to a wise policy of endowments and tax exemptions.

There are several mozaffareih (carpet sections) according to knot size and type. The Amir bazaar, with gold and jewellery, is immediately behind the tourist-information office. The spice bazaar has a few shops selling herbal remedies, henna and natural perfumes. A couple of hat shops (in the Kolahdozan bazaar) sell traditional papakh (Azeri hats) made of tight-curled astrakhan wool. Other quarters specialise in leather, silver and copper, general household goods and fruit and vegetables.

27/12/2023

📍Dating back to the 19th century, the House of “Imam Jomeh” – the Imam of Friday prayers – is a gem in the heart of Tehran.✨️The House of Imam Jomeh is located in Nasser Khosrow Street, near Imam Khomeini Square of Tehran in Oudlajan, an aristocratic neighborhood of distant past.
The decorations of Imam Jomeh Mansion are best-known among the lovers of art and architecture in which the interior have been decorated with mirror work, painting on plaster, stucco, sash and coloured glass.💎 It is one of the most valuable historical houses in Tehran, even compared to the famous Shams-ol-Emareh mansion in Golestan Palace.🏰

23/12/2023

Marmar Palace, is one of the historical palaces of Tehran and a major tourism attraction, which was built in 1934 on an order by the then Iranian ruler Reza Shah.👑 The internal area of the palace is highly formal with heavily carved doors and extremely high ceilings. The palace has a very large reception room where mirrors are used like in many mosques and holy shrines in the country.✨️

The room is known as "Hall of Mirrors". The interior of the palace was furnished by rich fabrics and rugs.💎 The external surface of the palace is of white marble. The stone entrance of the palace where two statues of Achaemenid soldiers holding arrows were erected particularly reflects eclectic architectural style. 💖

The palace hosted significant royal events during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah include: wedding ceremony of the Shah and his first spouse, Princess Fawzia, which was held at the palace in 1939.💞

21/12/2023

The last night of autumn which is the longest night of the year is known as Yalda night by Iranians.✨️ Yalda means “birth” and in Persian legends refers to the birth of love.💫 On this night, Iranian families gather around Yalda table which is decorated with nuts, watermelons, and pomegranates.🍉

💖 May your happiness be as long as Yalda 💖

20/12/2023

📍Bedkhem Church or Bethlehem Church was constructed and completed in 1627, with the initiative and financial support of a wealthy Armenian merchant, Khajeh Petros. The walls of the Bedkhem Church bear elaborate paintings, representing a combination of Iranian and Italian artistic styles. ✨️They are mostly painted by European and Armenian artists depicting stories from the Gospel and Torah. As a matter of fact, the Bethlehem Church holds much more paintings and gold-work than any other church in Isfahan.⛪️
Bedkhem church bears inscriptions depicting the date of its construction and renovations.To commemorate the charitable work of Khaje Petros, an inscription in Armenian language is placed on the southern entrance. His tombstone is also located on the western entrance of the church. 💒 Another inscription on a floral lazuli tile is installed above the western entrance showing that the church was renovated by several wealthy Armenians in 1899, which was during the reign of Mozaffar al-din Shah Qajar (1896-1907).

18/12/2023

📍Emarat-e Badgir of Golestan Palace in Tehran is the third construction of this complex considering its age. ✨️The mansion was constructed during Fath Ali shah by Iranian architecture. The name was taken from the tall wind catchers of the mansion. Emarat-e Badgir of Golestan Palace consists of a big “shah Neshin” and two small rooms connected to it. The hall has 9 sash windows and two painted spiral columns which are truly breath-taking. The coloring and decorations of the walls, ceiling and the ground are all fantastic paintings and mirror works. Talking about the design and decoration, Emarat-e Badgir of Golestan Palace is one of the most valuable heritages of Iranian ancient periods. Under the mansion, there is a big “Howz Khaneh” with four wind catchers on four sides which were used to ventilate the air in the summer.

13/12/2023

📌Naser al-Din Shah Qajar & Shams-ol Emareh
Naser al-Din Shah who is also known as The Pivot of the Universe was the fourth king of Qajar dynasty and was one of the Iranian kings who ruled the country for over 50 years.👑 Naser al-Din Shah was the first modern Persian king who traveled to Europe many times and showed so much interest in European culture and life style. In one of his trips, he was impressed by western towers and skyscrapers. He decided to build the highest royal mansion in Iran so that he could watch Tehran views with his favorites and hosted special guests. He called this mansion Shams-ol Emareh, which means the “Sun of Royal Mansions.
Shams-ol Emareh has 5 floors. The first floor was dedicated to royal family whose eye-catching mirror work has given it a global reputation. The upper floors were used for temporary relaxation in refreshing afternoons where the king watched Tehran view, ate ice-cream and hosted his special guests. Bottom floors were also used for ceremony logistics.
One of interesting points about Naser al-Din Shah Qajar is his passion to have a collection of royal clocks, so that he always received clocks as gift. In one of his trips, Queen Victoria gifted him a clock which he ordered to be installed on top of Shams-ol Emareh Mansion. This clock became the first public clock in Iran and people used it to adjust their clocks. There were some stories about this royal clock narrated by locals one of which was about a pair of owls which lived inside the clock. The people believed when these owls showed themselves bad events happened. It is said that people had seen these owls when Naser al-Din Shah was assassinated. Also, Old Tehran book narrates the during the kingdom devolution era crows shredded the flag which was top of the clock. Today, Shams-ol Emareh is one of the popular and brilliant parts of Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and hosts many visitors from all around the world.

10/12/2023

📍 Kashan’s historic bazaar is one of the best in Iran. Busy but not manic, traditional but with a nod at modern goods, large enough to surprise but not to get lost in, it’s a great place to wander for a couple of hours, especially in the late afternoon when the lanes are full of shoppers.✨️The multi-domed roof of the bazaar dates from the 19th century, but the site has been the center of trade in Kashan for almost 800 years. Kashan Bazaar has two main streets and lots of small alleys. 💎 Away from the streets and shops, there are mosques, bathhouses, caravansaries, and even tombs. 💫The most interesting ones are Aminoddole Caravansaray with magnificent dome and air well. Kashan Bazaar is considered one of the most thriving and glorious Bazaars of Iran, which reached its climax during the Safavid era, especially during Shah Abbas I.

06/12/2023

📍Agha zadeh Mansion ✨️
The most beautiful historical house of Abarkouh, belong to Qajar Dynasty located in the old context of the city and is very considerable due to using the elements of Iranian traditional architecture. This building has been constructed with the materials such as adobe, clay, and brick in the form of a central yard and three sides for use in different seasons of the year. 🍃🌻
The most beautiful and prominent parts of the Aghazadeh mansion are the two floors of windward and Kolah Farangi which are unique in their kind. The belvedere in Aghazadeh Mansion has been decorated by mogharnas to let the light get in the building easily and make it look brighter. ✨️Aghazadeh Mansion and its surrounding five historical houses today serve as residential, catering and cultural complex.

04/12/2023

📍 Sar-yazd Castle has been one of the oldest and largest bank safe deposit boxes in Iran and the world.✨️ This historic castle dates back to the Sassanid rule (3rd to 7th centuries AD). The fortifications are elaborate with two main concentric walls; high towers and a moat (now empty).
All three floors of this castle were built with adobe, mud brick, and stucco.🏰The magnificent architecture of this castle has caused it to be among the most amazing historical fortresses in Iran, and some believe that its architecture is even more amazing than the Bam Citadel in terms of complicity and ornaments.💎The complicity of the elements of the castle including its towers, gates, and 468 rooms, with the geometrical ornaments is like an artistic masterpiece in the middle of barrens.

29/11/2023

Mollabashi or Motamedi house is one of the historic houses of Isfahan which dates back to the Zandieh era and was purchased during the rule of Zell-e Sultan in Isfahan by Mollabashi, the astronomer of Naser al-Din Shah.
This house, which was a religious and cultural institution during the Qajar era, has an outer courtyard, a working room, a separate outside entrance and a guest house for visitors. This house is so beautifully designed that you would like to spend hours in Mollabashi house. The colors used in this house, its furnishings, and architecture make it one of the most impressive houses in Isfahan. When the light shines through the seven-colored windows of this house, they create a dreamlike and beautiful landscape. Decorations on the ceiling and walls, chandeliers and Aina-Kari (mirrors), make this house so unique. This amazing house has some parts for work that have more serious spaces than any other parts. This mansion is an attractive example of the architecture of Iranian houses.

25/11/2023

Anahita Temple of Kangavar is Iran’s biggest stone structure after Persepolis and is located in Kangavar city, Kermanshah province. Ancient Persians believed that Anahita, the Goddess of Water, was the guardian angel of springs and water and a symbol of fertility, friendship, and love, so they built this temple to honor and respect her.
The system of water distribution inside the Anahita Temple is one of the masterpieces of ancient engineering, it was planned in a way that it perfectly displayed the holy element of water. There were four aisles that water passed through and reflected the images of the cow head on the four top sides.
This structure was used as a fire temple but after the advent of Islam in Iran, it changed a lot so there are some obscurities about its function, history, and architecture. The temple’s building has been divided into three periods of Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanid, although some believe that this monument was an unfinished palace of Khosrow Parviz, a king in the late Sassanid Empire.

18/11/2023

📌Persian dance is an oriental art that has taken form over thousands of years recording the history of kingdoms and empires in Persia. The origins of Persian dance as an independent and unique artistic form date back to the emergence of Mithraism, when ancient Persia enjoyed flexibility in terms of gender roles when it came to dancing. The Qajar dynasty has had a huge influence on the current form of Persian dance. The Qajar sowed the seeds of Persian classical dance, particularly during the reign of Fath-Ali Shah who allocated a large part of the royal treasury to supporting all forms of art, including dance. “Persian dance” can range from sophisticated reconstructions of refined court dances to energetic folk dances. The movement vocabulary, costuming, music, demeanor, and context of these dances also vary widely. Persia possesses four categories of dance. These genres are chain or line dances; solo improvisational dance; war or combat dances; and ritual or spiritual dances. As a result, the term “Persian dance” can include all four historical dances, folk dances, urban dances, and ritualized movement.
The thing that distinguishes Persian dance is its focus on sensual expression through face and hands; to express feelings during a dance is what gives it a true Persian style. Male and female dancers focus on their various facial expressions, coordinating mouths and eyebrows along with intricate finger and shoulder movements.

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