This dome is in the southwest of the city of Natanz, and located in the heights of the Karkas Mountains. This dome is octagon in shape, with an approximate diameter of 10.5 m, and to an elevation of 0.8 - 3 m. The dimension of each side is 3.34 m, and the diameter of its base or foundation is 1.80 m. This structure is constructed of brick and gypsum, and can be considered as a masterpiece of Iranian architecture.
The township of Natanz is situated to the northwest of Esfahan (Isfahan). To its north is Kashan, and to the east is Ardestan. This city dates to the pre-Islamic era, and came under the influence of the general conditions prevailing in Esfahan and Kashan from the early ...
Sassanid Fire Temple is located near the Natanz mosque and is amidst a platform which is at an elevation of 2m from ground level.
Only two of its four ceilings ...
The Karkas mountain chain (Karkas Mountains) is a mountain range which is located almost in central Iran. This extensive range lies within the limits of the townships ...
This Imamzadeh is located on a hillock in Natanz. Its tiled covered dome was renovated in the year 1968, and its epigraph inscribed with religious verses.
This historical site of Arisman with 6000 years of antiquity is located in the Arisman Village in the township of Natanz (in Isfahan Province). This historical ...
Arsalan Jazeb (Arsalan Jazib) was the governor of Tous, contemporary of Sultan Mohammad Qaznavi (beginning of the 5th century AH). He was also a big devotee of ...
Another interesting relic of the Saljuqi period is the Chehel Dokhtar Minaret in Esfahan (Also known as Chehel Dokhtaran). The same is adorned with brick work and ...
Dovecotes (Kaboutarkhaneh or Pigeon Towers) or such turrets are in plenty in the agricultural vicinities of Isfahan (Esfahan). These have been built with the purpose ...
Domenareh Golshan (Two Minarets School) was a historical School dates back to the 5th century AH (Saljuqi period). The minarets of this building are made of brick ...
Gaskar Minaret (Manareh Bazaar Gaskar) Situated in the central part of Somiehsara (Someh Sara), this minaret stands as a remembrance of the grand minarets of the ...
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