Iran(Persia)-Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum

Persia is the ancient name of Iran and the Persian Empire was a series of successive Iranian empires that ruled over the Iranian plateau, the original homeland, and beyond in Western Asia, Sooth Asia, Central Asia and the Caucasus. From1219 to1500, Mongols ruled over Persia and they spread some exotic culture and religions to Persia. In 1295, after llkhan Mahmud Ghazan, who was one of the emperors in Mongol Empire, converted to Islam, he forced his people to convert to Islam. The Ilkhans patronized the arts and learning in the great tradition of Iranian Islam; indeed, they helped to repair much of the damage of the Mongol conquests. Furthermore, in that period, many mosques were constructed and the most famous one was in the ancient
Soltaniyeh. It is not only a mosque but a mausoleum of an emperor in Persia. On the inside of the mosque, it has gorgeous and splendid decoration, some sophisticated carvings and pictures and the elaborated mausoleum.

The decoration of the wall in the mosque





The decoration of top of the mosque






In the right side of the picture is the mausoleum

The hanging lamp of the mosque





The outside wall of the mosque


In addition, the Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum is the ancient monument and it is the most precious mausoleum in Soltaniyeh. Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum was completed from1302 to 1312 and it is located in Sang Jiang province. It is the prototype of the architectural art of Islam in Persia. The mausoleum of octagon is 50 meters high and the dome coverd with Turquoise blue pottery is surrounded by eight slender towers. The Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum is also the earliest double-decked dome construction in Iran. Many scholars describe that Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum is “ The anticipated Taj Mahal” because of the similarly outstanding interior of the mausoleum. Moreover, Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum was included in the list of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2005. It is precious and significant for the cultural and historical heritage.







Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum





Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum was repaired in 2007.



There are some information and photos about Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum in the website.


http://blog.yam.com/easenljps/article/11571161









References:


"Soltaniyeh." Ryan's blog. 17 March, 2008. 2 January,2009.
http://ryanimage.blogspot.com/2008_03_01_archive.html

"Soltaniyeh." World Heritage Association Taiwan. 24 May, 2005. 2 January,2009.
http://www.what.org.tw/db/detail.asp?hid=258

"Persia." Wikipedia: Persia. 2 January,2009.
http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B3%A2%E6%96%AF

"Soltaniyeh-Mausoleum." NOWnews. 12 June, 2007. 2 January,2009.
http://travel.ettoday.com/scenic_spots_view.php?id=771


written by Claire Lin