photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Brian McMorrow | profile | all galleries >> Middle East, North Africa & the Caucasus >> Iran ايران >> Isfahan >> Isfahan-Jameh Mosque tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Isfahan-Jameh Mosque

The minarets and domes of the Jameh Mosque rising behind part of Isfahan's bazaar
The minarets and domes of the Jameh Mosque rising behind part of Isfahan's bazaar
Jameh Mosque, Isfahan
Jameh Mosque, Isfahan
Main entrance, Jameh Mosque
Main entrance, Jameh Mosque
Each main city has a Jameh Mosque, which means Friday Mosque
Each main city has a Jameh Mosque, which means Friday Mosque
Isfahan's Jameh Mosque was started by the Seljuks in the 11th Century
Isfahan's Jameh Mosque was started by the Seljuks in the 11th Century
Minarets, Jameh Mosque
Minarets, Jameh Mosque
Main Entrance
Main Entrance
Detail of the main entrance portal, Jameh Mosque
Detail of the main entrance portal, Jameh Mosque
Tilework on the main entrance
Tilework on the main entrance
Minarets seen through the main entrance
Minarets seen through the main entrance
Mosaic calligraphy, Jameh Mosque
Mosaic calligraphy, Jameh Mosque
South iwan with minarets
South iwan with minarets
West iwan and courtyard, Jameh Mosque
West iwan and courtyard, Jameh Mosque
West iwan and courtyard, Jameh Mosque
West iwan and courtyard, Jameh Mosque
Birds flying around minaret
Birds flying around minaret
Ablutions fountain in the Jameh Mosque courtyard simulating the Kaaba in Mecca allowing pilgrims to prepare for Haaj rituals
Ablutions fountain in the Jameh Mosque courtyard simulating the Kaaba in Mecca allowing pilgrims to prepare for Haaj rituals
West iwan
West iwan
The entire mosque is covered in arabesque tilework
The entire mosque is covered in arabesque tilework
Northwest corner of the courtyard, Jameh Mosque
Northwest corner of the courtyard, Jameh Mosque
West iwan
West iwan
South iwan (main sanctuary)
South iwan (main sanctuary)
North iwan
North iwan
Hypostyle prayer hall
Hypostyle prayer hall
Hypostyle prayer hall behind the north iwan
Hypostyle prayer hall behind the north iwan
Column propped up by brickwork after Iran-Iraq War damage
Column propped up by brickwork after Iran-Iraq War damage
Minor dome in the hypostyle prayer hall, Jameh Mosque
Minor dome in the hypostyle prayer hall, Jameh Mosque
Jameh Mosque, Isfahan
Jameh Mosque, Isfahan
Taj al-Molk Dome
Taj al-Molk Dome
Taj al-Molk Dome survives from the 11th Century Seljuk mosque
Taj al-Molk Dome survives from the 11th Century Seljuk mosque
Star of David, Jameh Mosque
Star of David, Jameh Mosque
Stars of David, Jameh Mosque
Stars of David, Jameh Mosque
Mosque decorations
Mosque decorations
This Jameh Mosque detail looks a bit like a swastika
This Jameh Mosque detail looks a bit like a swastika
Jameh mosque details
Jameh mosque details
Alcove, Jameh Mosque
Alcove, Jameh Mosque
Tilework, Jameh Mosque
Tilework, Jameh Mosque
Mosaic calligraphy, Jameh Mosque, Isfahan
Mosaic calligraphy, Jameh Mosque, Isfahan
Jameh Mosque, Isfahan
Jameh Mosque, Isfahan
Northwest corner of courtyard, Jameh Mosque
Northwest corner of courtyard, Jameh Mosque
Tilework, Jameh Mosque
Tilework, Jameh Mosque
West iwan, Jameh Mosque
West iwan, Jameh Mosque
The name of Allah in mosaics, Jameh Mosque
The name of Allah in mosaics, Jameh Mosque
Detail of the west iwan
Detail of the west iwan
West iwan
West iwan
West iwan
West iwan
Detail of the ceiling of the west iwan's half dome
Detail of the ceiling of the west iwan's half dome
Arabesque tilework and Koranic calligraphy
Arabesque tilework and Koranic calligraphy
Mihrab (Oljayto niche) constructed in 1189 AD
Mihrab (Oljayto niche) constructed in 1189 AD
The niche is now in the 14th c. Room of Sultan Uljaitu
The niche is now in the 14th c. Room of Sultan Uljaitu
This niche is said to be one of the best masterpieces of the world whose beautiful inscriptions, stuccos...
"This niche is said to be one of the best masterpieces of the world whose beautiful inscriptions, stuccos..."
...and different Vegetable motives have all been made and decorated in the best way. Oljayto niche detail
"...and different Vegetable motives have all been made and decorated in the best way." Oljayto niche detail
Sultan Uljaitu room, Jameh Mosque
Sultan Uljaitu room, Jameh Mosque
Mosaic tilework, Jameh Mosque
Mosaic tilework, Jameh Mosque
Mosaic tilework, Jameh Mosque
Mosaic tilework, Jameh Mosque
Courtyard, Jameh Mosque
Courtyard, Jameh Mosque
Mosaic calligraphy around the south iwan
Mosaic calligraphy around the south iwan
Detail of the south iwan, the main sanctutary
Detail of the south iwan, the main sanctutary
Ablutions basin, south iwan
Ablutions basin, south iwan
Ablutions basin, south iwan
Ablutions basin, south iwan
Tilework, south iwan
Tilework, south iwan
Mosaic calligraphy, Jameh Mosque, south iwan
Mosaic calligraphy, Jameh Mosque, south iwan
West iwan, Jameh Mosque
West iwan, Jameh Mosque
Some Persian tilework resembles carpets
Some Persian tilework resembles carpets
West iwan
West iwan
West and north iwans, courtyard, Jameh Mosque
West and north iwans, courtyard, Jameh Mosque
Inscription, south iwan, Jameh Mosque
Inscription, south iwan, Jameh Mosque
Tilework, south iwan
Tilework, south iwan
Calligraphy, south iwan
Calligraphy, south iwan
Minaret, south iwan
Minaret, south iwan
Behzad the guide, Jameh Mosque
Behzad the guide, Jameh Mosque
West iwan
West iwan
West iwan
West iwan