Demavend village (30 miles east of Tehran). Funerary tower, late 12th century. Fluted brick, blue faience roof and cornice band. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Firuzabad (Fars, Iran). Palace of Ardeshir, early 3rd century (Sassanid). Main front, portal with semi-dome (?or first of three-dome chamber—there are two behind). Stone. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Firuzabad (Fars, Iran). Palace of Ardeshir, early 3rd century (Sassanid). View of enceinte, left of dome-chamber when facing the front. Stone. Photographer: Byron, Robert