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Shah Mosque (Isfahan)

This Is the Iwan entrance to the The Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran. With its “Muqarnas” type of vaulted ceiling. Regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture and an excellent example of Islamic era architecture of Iran. The Shah Mosque of Isfahan is one of the everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran. It is registered, along with the Naghsh-e Jahan Square, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1611 during the Safavid dynasty.

Object Information

Alternate Title(s)
Imam Mosque
Masjed-e Jadid-e Abbasi
Masjed-e Shah
New Abbasi Mosque
Royal Mosque
Shah Mosque of Isfahan
Affiliated Institution/Community/Organization(s)
The Arc/k Project
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Community/Culture
Safavid dynasty (1501-1722; 1729-1736)
Shia Islam
Original Creation Date (by artist/architect)
Completed: 1629
Initiated: 1611
Artist/Architect(s)
Ali Akbar Isfahani
Object Dimensions
Height (max): 56m with golden shaft
Length: 100m
Width: 130m
Source Image Photographer(s)
Crowdsourced
The Arc/k Project
Source Image Capture Date
Various
Source Image Capture Method
Crowdsourced
Photogrammetry
Capture Image File Type(s)
Various
Capture Device (manufacturer and model)
Various
Photogrammetry Processor(s)
Ken Stranahan
The Arc/k Project
Model Creation Date
2015-12-17
Model Format
.obj
Model Size (MB)
8MB
Model Triangles
142.3k
Model Vertices
73.2k
Arc/k ID
ARCK3D0000000306
Arc/k Piece Number
556
LC Subject Heading
Mosques
Religious facilities
External links
https://arck-project.org/
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/115
Terms of Use
Educational Use Permitted Only - Attribution, NoDerivitives, NonCommerical
For additional information on the use of these images contact: info@arck-project.org

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Location

Location
Naghsh-e Jahan Square
City
Isfahan
State/Province
Isfahan Province
Country
Iran

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