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What is the Jewel of Persian Islamic Architecture?
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    Posted: 17-Oct-2009 at 08:22

Look at this thread: Wonderful Art

Tiles are monochrome!

So to create this colorful decoration, thousands of tiny tiles in different shapes and colors are put side by side.

 
What about this one?
 

This 500 years old Minaret is as tall as a 20-storey tower!

Shah Mosque, Isfahan

For more info watch this animated film: http://www.etereaestudios.com/docs_html/isfahan_htm/isfahan_movie_index.htm



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For at least 2,000 years, the region once known as Persia, has remained the most important source of turquoise, for it is here that fine material is most consistently recovered. This "perfect colour" deposit, which is blue naturally, and turns green when heated due to dehyration, is restricted to a mine-riddled region in Neyshabur,[5][6][7] the 2,012-metre (6,600 ft) mountain peak of Ali-mersai, which is tens of kilometers from Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan province, Iran.
 
Goharshad Turquoise Mosque, Mashhad: (tallest dome in Iran)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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King of Light Mosque, Shiraz
 
 

 
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These mosques are the real masterpieces! I always found them fascinating in terms of design. I honestly grow a great respect toward the talented architecs of these sacred structures.

The construction phase definitely requires a diligent work to put all these tiny tiles together with a cohesive product. I have heard that the transparent fluid in egg was broadly used as a strong glue in building these charming mosques. It really takes plenty of time to build up these mosques.

It was a great deal to pick from three equal options. I think my vote goes to the Goharshad Turquoise Mosque. It looks aesthetically more fascinating than the others.
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The gems and colours dazzle a bit Wacko  but I vote  for the Turquoise one!
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the paragon of Islamic architecture Indeed Cool......I never saw more beautiful masjids than these four.thanks .. 
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More info about Shah Mosqu, Moarragh tile:

http://eitile.com/view_products.aspx?catid=2

Moarragh, consists of cut pieces of tiles with varied designs and colors put side by side to form a symmetrical complex. These tiles have the unique features of being conveniently modified by tools. Here you can see the special hammer for cutting these tiles.

Moarragh tile. In this picture you can see one piece of tile.

Vakil Mosque in Kerman:
 
But so much more difficult work, about the King of Light Mosque, Mirror Work:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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