Intricate scripted tiles cover the walls of the Jameh Mosque, Esfahan
Date: 10/07/2009
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A "minbar," or pulpit where the Imam, or leader of prayer stands to deliver sermons -- Jameh Mosque, Esfahan
Date: 10/07/2009
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Mihrab, or niche (indicates the direction of Kabbah in Mecca where one should face when praying) with elaborate Quranic inscriptions (1310) inside the Jameh Mosque, Esfahan
Date: 10/07/2009
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The Jameh's "Winter Hall" built in 1448, and lit by alabaster skylights. Still used for prayer today, the white sheet suspended from the wire separates the women from the men.
Date: 10/07/2009
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A section of the Taj al-Molk Dome, "considered to be the finest brick dome ever built" -- LP
Date: 10/07/2009
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Beautiful architecture of the Jameh Mosque spanning 800 years, Esfahan
Date: 10/07/2009
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Shi'a Muslims pray three times a day, so these huge bolts of carpets are rolled out at each prayer time, then rolled back up, three times per day.
Date: 10/07/2009
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Every single one of these carpet strips will be filled at prayer time as the devout line up like prostrating soldiers
Date: 10/07/2009
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If what Ahmadinejad says is true -- there are "no homosexuals in Iran," then it's such a pity to see all these drag queen dresses going to waste.
Date: 10/07/2009
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Note the fancy foil lampshades in Esfahan's Bazar-e Bozorg, or "Great Bazaar."
Date: 10/07/2009
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There is an abundance of fresh produce in the markets, most of it in perfect form.
Date: 10/07/2009
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