Persian Architecture Collection

Peoples at Tamerlane, Timur, mausoleum in Samarkand. Sammarcanda, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Iran, Yazd province, Abarkuh, Aghazadeh, traditional house with the badgir or wwindtowers
Traditional house with the badgir (windtowers), Aghazadeh, Abarkuh, Yazd Province, Iran, Middle East

The summer palace of Saddam Hussein, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

The ancient city of Ctesiphon with largest brick arch in the world, Iraq
The ancient city of Ctesiphon with largest brick arch in the world, Ctesiphon, Iraq, Middle East

Tamerlane, Timur, mausoleum in Samarkand at the dusk. Sammarcanda, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Shah i Zinda mausoleum complex in Sammarcanda. Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Shah i Zinda mausoleum complex in Samarkand. Sammarcanda, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Persian architecture in the Tamerlane mausoleum at Samarkand. Sammarcanda, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

View of the north portico of the Apadana with the Tachara in the background
BOO178082 View of the north portico of the Apadana with the Tachara in the background, from the Sapahan Spoy (Soldier Road) entrance (photo) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Persepolis

Audience relief from the north facade of the Apadana Stairway, Persepolis
BOO178073 Audience relief from the north facade of the Apadana Stairway, Persepolis, depicting Darius I The Great, with his Crown Prince Xerxes (c.519-465 BC) standing behind him

The Gate of All Nations (photo)
BOO178081 The Gate of All Nations (photo) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: the gate bears a trilingual inscription in four mirror images on each side of the main)

West facade of the Tachara (Darius private palace), built c
BOO178075 West facade of the Tachara (Darius private palace), built c.485 BC and the staircase added by Artaxerxes III in c.360-50 BC (stone) (photo) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); Persepolis

Stairway to the Tachara (Darius private palace) c. 485 BC (photo)
BOO178079 Stairway to the Tachara (Darius private palace) c.485 BC (photo) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

Relief outside the grottoes depicting the investiture of King Ardeshir II (379-383)
JCH308854 Relief outside the grottoes depicting the investiture of King Ardeshir II (379-383), from the Sassanian grottoes of Taq-e Bostan (photo) by Sasanian School, (4th century); Taq-e Bostan

Eagles head on the Sapahan Spoy (Soldier Road) (stone)
BOO178087 Eagles head on the Sapahan Spoy (Soldier Road) (stone) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

Bulls head on the northern portico of the Throne Hall of Xerxes (stone)
BOO178086 Bulls head on the northern portico of the Throne Hall of Xerxes (stone) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

The Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae, Iran, seen here in the 19th century. From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

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"Journey through the Magnificent Persian Architecture: From Tamerlane to Persepolis" Step into a world where history and beauty intertwine, as we explore the captivating realm of Persian architecture. Let's embark on a visual odyssey that takes us from the grand mausoleums of Samarkand in Uzbekistan to the ancient wonders of Babylon and Ctesiphon in Iraq. Our first stop brings us to Samarkand, where Tamerlane's legacy looms large. At his mausoleum, we witness the intricate craftsmanship that adorned this majestic structure, standing tall against the dusk sky. The Shah i Zinda mausoleum complex beckons with its awe-inspiring beauty, showcasing Central Asia's rich architectural heritage. Venturing further south, we find ourselves in Iran's Yazd province. Here lies Abarkuh, home to Aghazadeh - a traditional house boasting magnificent windtowers known as badgirs. These ingenious structures harness nature's power to cool down interiors during scorching summers – an architectural marvel passed down through generations. As our journey continues westward into Iraq, we encounter Saddam Hussein's summer palace in Babylon. This opulent retreat showcases elements of Persian design blended with modern extravagance – a testament to how architecture evolves over time. But it is at Ctesiphon that one truly grasps the magnitude of ancient Persian ingenuity. Behold the largest brick arch in existence; an astonishing feat accomplished centuries ago by master craftsmen who left their mark on history for all eternity. Returning once more to Samarkand, we delve deeper into its treasures. The interior of Shah i Zinda mosque mesmerizes with its intricate tilework and delicate motifs – a symphony of colors that transports visitors back in time. A new day dawns upon Bibi Khanum mosque buildings as they bask in golden sunlight emanating from Hazrat Hizr mosque.