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| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Bozorg Bazaar |
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The Ali Minaret is the oldest in Iran (11th century) and is 52m high. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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The Shrine of Harum Vilayet is at the northern end of the Bozorg Bazaar. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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Images of famous Ayatollahs. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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Detail of tiled imams. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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The gateway entrance to the shrine. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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Detail of inlay tile work. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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The prayer hall has wall paintings showing human figures. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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Human figures are unusual in an Islamic tomb. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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Wall painting of Harum Vilayet. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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Rendition of the Prophet (with no facial features). |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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Pilgrim praying at the tomb. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Shrine of Harum Vilayet |
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Detail from the tomb. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Making Esfahani Biryani. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Group of friends. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Bread seller. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Young man with CIA t-shirt. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The Jameh Mosque is the largest in Iran and was added to over many centuries. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The Southern Iwan (gate) has Safavid tiles on a Mongol gate with a Seljuk dome. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Detail of the tiles on the Southern Iwan. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Mongolian style stalactite mouldings under the Southern Iwan. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The Hypostyle Prayer Hall. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The Hypostyle Prayer Hall has elaborate brickwork. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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One of the many ceiling patterns made from bricks in the Seljuk style Hypostyle Prayer Hall. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Circular brick work on the ceiling of the Hypostyle Prayer Hall. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The two level courtyard. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Detailed tile work. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Patterns beneith the Western Iwan (gate). |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The Western gate's wall. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The room of Sultan Uljeitu with its carved prayer niche. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The spectacular brickwork on the ceiling of the Sultan Uljeitu room. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The Timurid style Winter Hall dates from 1448. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The Seljuk style Northern Iwan has simple geometric patterns. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Woman. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Multi-level coloured tiles. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Patterned ceiling. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Inscription from the Quran. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The brick prayer hall in the northern area of the mosque. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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Coridor in the northern area of the mosque. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
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Jameh Mosque |
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The Taj al-Molk Dome dates from the 11th century and is considered the finest brick dome ever built. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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The River Zayandeh runs through Esfahan. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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The river is crossed by a number of 17th century stone bridges. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Both banks of the river have been converted to well manicured parkland. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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The Si-o-Seh Bridge has 33 arches was was built in 1602. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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The northern entrance to the bridge. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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The bridges of Esfahan are famous for their tea houses. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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Having tea. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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The bridge is 298m long and is pedestrian only. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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Woman. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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A group of young men. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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The two level bridge from one of the riverside parks. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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Eating ice cream. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Si-o-Seh Bridge |
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Woman. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Parks adorn both banks of the river. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Well manicured park. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Girl exercising by the river. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Chess match. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Man pondering his next chess move. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Man relaxing. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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The river is popular with the population of the city. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Chubi Bridge |
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The Chubi Bridge dates from 1665. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Chubi Bridge |
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The Chubi Bridge is 150m long and has twelve arches. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Chubi Bridge |
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The bridges are popular meeting places for couples. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Chubi Bridge |
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The bridge from the park. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Chubi Bridge |
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Bastion. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Family enjoying a riverside picnic. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Well kept riverside park. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Couple having a picnic. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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The Khaju Bridge is 110m long and was built in 1650. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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One of two decorated bastions. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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Decoration on the bridge. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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The Khaju Bridge regulates the flow of the river with sluices. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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The bridge is decorated with tiles. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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Women on the bridge. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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The southern end of the bridge. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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Tiled arches on the upper level. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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Three women. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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Having a picnic. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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View from the lower level. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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Tiles. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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View of the river. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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Waiting for a friend. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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People relaxing and sheltering from the Sun. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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View from the northern bank. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
Khaju Bridge |
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The riverside park from the bridge. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Couple in the park by the Khaju Bridge. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Women having lunch by the river. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Garden by the river. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Roses are very popular in Iran. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Zayandeh River |
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Desert hills overlook the river. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
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Cafe in Jolfa, the Armenian district. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Vank Cathedral |
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Vank Cathedral is the main church of Esfahan's Armenian community. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Vank Cathedral |
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A clocktower guards the entrance. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Vank Cathedral |
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Tiles at the entrance of the cathedral. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Vank Cathedral |
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The cathedral dates from 1655 and is a blend of Christian and Islamic styles. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Vank Cathedral |
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The brick dome. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Vank Cathedral |
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The belltower. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Vank Cathedral |
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Exterior paintings. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Vank Cathedral |
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The painted interior of the cathedral. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Cathedral Museum |
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The Museum of Armenian Culture. |
2010 |
| Iran |
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Esfahan |
Jolfa |
Cathedral Museum |
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Display about the Armenian genocide of 1915. |
2010 |
were added from 1 January 2023.