More glimpses of the architectural treasures of the Muslim world.
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A gaze across the grand balcony of Ali Qapu, a three-story palace in Isfahan,
Iran. |
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Now an art center, Hosayniyeh Nazem ot-Tojar in Yazd, Iran, was originally used
as a mosque. |
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The gloriously restored interior of Moayed A'layi
House, a 17th century residence in Yazd, Iran. |
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A development of 42 vacation homes, Demir Holiday Village has earned plaudits
for its environmental sensitivity. |
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Hasht Behesht, a latticed pavilion built as primary
residence for the harem of Shah Abbas (1572-1629). |
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This 17th century palace's name, Chehel Sutun, means "40 columns" in
Farsi; here are four of its famed beams.
Photography by Robert Polidori for Metropolis |
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