EPIGRAPHY iv. Safavid and later inscriptions The principal characteristic of epigraphy in Persia after the advent of the Safavids (907/1501)…

ISFAHAN x. Monuments (6) Bibliography  

ISFAHAN x. Monuments x(4). Madrasas In the pre-modern context, madrasas served as colleges for the teaching of Islamic law with…

ISFAHAN x. Monuments x(5). Bridges On the southern edge of the city of Isfahan lies the Zāyandarud River, the un-navigable…

ISFAHAN x. Monuments x(1). A Historical Survey Isfahan’s monuments developed during three major periods in the Islamic era: first, the…

ISFAHAN x. Monuments x(2). Palaces None of the royal palaces and pavilions of Isfahan built prior to the 17th century…

ISFAHAN x x(3). Mosques Isfahan is known historically for its large number of mosques. According to Abu Noʿaym of Isfahan…

ISFAHAN x. MONUMENTS In the course of centuries of urbanization, Isfahan has gained a large number of significant monuments. According…