Herat (Western Afghanistan). Gohar Shad's Musalla, angle minaret, 1417-1437. Top of shaft and stalactite balcony. Faience mosaic. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Herat (Western Afghanistan). Madrassa of Hussain Baiqara, angle minarets, late 15th century. Detail of shaft. Faience mosaic. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Herat (Western Afghanistan). Jami Masjid, founded by Ghiyas-ad-Din ibn Sam, 1200. Many additions. Founder's inscription, fancy bricks. The only remnant of the original decoration. 1200. Photographer: Byron, Robert