Religious Symbols in Iranian Architecture Since humankind has known himself, he has been in pursuit of perfection and the creation of beauty. Even in the very early man-made handicrafts, and ceramic dishes, ...
Religious Institutions in Iran The mosque (masjid in Arabic and Persian, literally “a place of prostration") is the most important religious institution in Iran. Larger congregational mosques (Masjed Jame) ...
Tehran Religions Crossroad: A symbol of peaceful religious life A STREET FOR DIALOGUE IN TEHRAN CROSSROAD OF RELIGIONS AT 30 TIR STREET
One of the most important of Iran's cultural features is the coexistence ...
... religious minorities is generally from the Palestinian region to the eastern borders of Iran. The history of Jewish settlement in Iran is very old and the Jews of Iran have lived in Iran for over 2,700 ...
... in the captivating world of Iranian archaeological treasures.
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Pilgrimage Tours Iran is renowned for its diverse religious sites and rich cultural heritage, making ...
... & Synagogues: A Long History of Peacefully Life
Jews in Iran have a rich history and their synagogues hold significance in the country. Iranian Jews, along with other religious groups like Christians ...
... Inscription. The museum has dedicated a hall to items with anthropological significance and also showcases handwritten Qurans, religious manuscripts, as well as the handicrafts and traditional arts of ...
... art, culture, and civilization, including religious buildings, Beqaa, mosques, Hosseiniyehs, Zoroastrian shrines, historical houses, water reservoirs, historical gardens, windmills, and bazaars. Other ...
... as a sensible and spiritual structure in many aspects that include the architectural, artistic, scientific, and influential efforts in religious cultural, political, and social fluctuations due to the ...
... of Iran and the presence of various ethnic groups, religions, and cultures within its boundaries have given birth to magnificent national, religious, and ethnic rituals. If you are interested in watching ...
... for religious tourism and welcomes many travelers who are eager to find out about various religious beliefs. You can find shrines, cathedrals, fire temples, Synagogues, etc. in different corners of this ...
... of ancient urban architecture. Narin Qaleh has a great role in history, geography, architecture, urban, political, military, religious and mythological of this area. The structure was built on top of a ...
... best-preserved Iranian mosques. Vestiges of four historical epochs are discernible here. The earliest belong to a Sasanid fire temple, remodeled to meet the needs of a Muslim religious building. This primeval ...
... resorts is Pooladkaf, 85km from Shiraz in the south, peaking at 3.400 meters and enjoying strong sunshine despite high snow totals.
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Religious and cultural events abound in ...
... of Abianeh has some of the most valuable relics found in Iranian religious buildings. It is entered through handsome inlaid doors, decorated with floral patterns and fine calligraphy. This door was made ...
... Quarter of Jolfa
One of the most significant features of Isfahan is the presence of Armenians alongside Muslims for several hundred years. This group of minorities religious in Iran has a very long ...
... or Atashgah
The construction of the fire temple is attributed to the same Ardashir Babakan and represents one of the earliest examples of Sasanid religious architecture. It is a typical Chahartag, composed ...
... topped by a dome. Its original function was to hold a sacred fire, and it would have been used as a beacon for travelers and as a center for religious ceremonies. The building has been extensively restored. ...
2 Days Tour in Yazd If you want to get acquainted with the Zoroastrians of Yazd, join us on this tour. The second day of the Yazd city tour was dedicated to the Zoroastrians. This Religious minority has ...
... building of Amir Chakhmaq Sq is a charity building from the Timurid era. The most important religious ceremony of Iran (Muharram), which is the mourning ceremony of the 3rd Shiite Imam, performs here ...
... under one banner.
-Dynasty of the Safavids (1501-1736) The Safavid government which must be seen as a new system in the Iranian political and religious system led to the independence of ...
... is also adapted to the Zoroastrian religion and served as the center for most religious activities. Since fire is holy to Zoroastrians, there is an ever-burning fire in the midst of all the fire temples. ...
... of Kerman Bazaar, 300 meters away from the Vakil Mosque, one of the public religious buildings of Kerman Bazaar with a 700-years history attracts you. This religious building is used for some religious ...
Verjuy Mithra Temple Oldest Mithraist Temple Architecture and art are the best forms of the emergence of the human attitude towards religious rituals and the importance of these rituals. In ancient Persia, ...
... and commercial agreements. It is Now believed, following the translation of an incomplete Neo – Babylonian inscription of Tepti–Ahar, which was found in the temple courtyard, that this was a religious ...
... likewise, the designs of the fire temple and the royal palace, and the site's general layout, had a strong influence on the development of religious architecture in the Islamic period and became a major ...
... Flam (today Khuzestan province in southwest Iran), Tchogha Zanbil (Dur-Untash, or the City of Untash, in Elamite) was founded by the Elamite king Untash-Napirisha (1275-1240 BCE) as the religious center ...
... it is known that Zoroaster heavily reformed earlier religious and cultic beliefs In placing Ahura Mazda as the sole creator of the world above all other deities. Immediately after Ahura Mazda in the hierarchy ...
... Zoroastrian Fire Temple
One of the most important and prominent historical-religious places in Yazd is the Zoroastrian fire temple also known as Yazd Atash Behram, which is a favorite of many ...
... include division based on linguistic features such as monolingual, bilingual, and trilingual; division based on social rank and context such as rayal, religious government officials, and private inscriptions, ...
Multicultural identity of Yazd Different parts of Yazd city have various religious and non-religious buildings that have remained during the past years. These religious buildings include mosques, Hosseiniye, ...
... arts, Persian architecture, religious arts, and are a window into the past of country.
Top 10 oldest mosques in Iran
Iran boasts a rich complex of historical mosques by the name Iranian-Islamic Mosques, ...
... and the king of China, should they visit his court. In front of the throne, which was apparently set on a stepped dais, stood a chair for the grand vizier. Further down sat the empire's chief religious ...
... and religious beliefs of the country both before and after the emergence of Islam. Iranian garden is composed of almost static artificial and natural elements including fruitful and decorative plants, ...
... fortunes, however, dramatically changed when Persepolis was founded by Darius the Great. Despite this, the former capital was not abandoned, and the investiture of Achaemenid kings and the religious rite ...
... measures 8 m long, 3 m wide, and 2 m high. It may have served as a residence for a custodian of the mosque, or as a warehouse for religious paraphernalia. It is also possible that at some time during the ...
... to make it clear that Kartir is describing a vision of "the Beyond” which the gods have granted to him, and is setting forth his doctrines on heaven and hell, thereby justifying the religious measures he ...
... the mosque suggests that it became a college for religious instruction. The two separate classrooms also indicate that women may also have attended the college. In the middle of the mosque, a well was ...
... approach to religious issues was scarcely their own. He viewed Marduk not as the national god, but only as an intermediary for his chosen deity, Sin. Among yet other impositions, foreigners were appointe ...
... the chain hanging at its entrance, the idea of a scale that hints at the religious fundamental of justice in Islam, comes to mind. An inscribed date, on dark blue tiles over the left top, mentions 1803 ...
... with four columns tied together by wooden beams at the level of the vault base. According to religious instructions since ancient times, the Jews used to design the basement of their houses so deep that ...
... industry. The people's deep devotion to spirituality, religion, art, and contemplation was manifested in the construction and creation of glorious, religious, and stately works and buildings, such as Ziggurat ...
... and historic church that is sure to captivate you. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, and religious significance, allowing you to deepen your understanding of Iranian Christianity. From ...
... and historic church that is sure to captivate you. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, and religious significance, allowing you to deepen your understanding of Iranian Christianity. From ...
... safe place for religious followers. For this reason, there are various religious buildings in this historical country. Among all one, Islam has profoundly influenced Iran's historical monuments and Iranian ...
... most monumental buildings, Public buildings in Iran.
8 Days / 7 Nights Mashhad pilgrimage tour
Iran has always been influenced by different religions and had been a safe place for religious followers. ...
... most monumental buildings, Public buildings in Iran.
8 Days / 7 Nights Mashhad pilgrimage tour
Iran has always been influenced by different religions and had been a safe place for religious followers. ...
... and cultural conditions are easily seen in this mosque. Rowed columns have joined the earth to the heavens and have created a nice spiritual atmosphere for religious services. Colorful decorations on the ...
... relations and the crystallization of religious ideas led some larger villages to the erection of large and monumental buildings (temples) as the sites of communal worship. A huge collection of variously ...
... the Tchogha Zanbil as the first Iranian religious building. The ziggurat(Tchogha Zanbil) considered being the best-preserved example of the stepped pyramidal monument by UNESCO. In 1979, Chogha Zanbil ...