Wednesday, 1 May 2024

Historic City of Yazd

The City of Yazd is located in the deserts of Iran close to the Spice and Silk Roads

Amir Chakhmaq Complex 
This postcard was sent by Ehsan

The Amir Chakhmaq Complex is a prominent structure in YazdIran, noted for its symmetrical sunken alcoves. It is a mosque located on a square of the same name. It also contains a caravanserai, a tekyeh, a bathhouse, a cold water well, and a confectionery. - in: wikipedia


Jameh Mosque of Yazd
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The Jāmeh Mosque of Yazd is the grand, congregational mosque (Jāmeh) of Yazd city, within the Yazd Province of Iran.
The 12th-century mosque is still in use today. It was first built under Ala'oddoleh Garshasb of the Al-e Bouyeh dynasty. The mosque was largely rebuilt between 1324 and 1365, and is one of the outstanding 14th century buildings of Iran. - in: wikipedia

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