Damghan (north-east Iran). Tarik Khane (mosque), 8th or 9th century, the earliest recorded mosque in Persia. Arcades. Brick, plastered over. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Demavend village (30 miles east of Tehran). Funerary tower, late 12th century. Fluted brick, blue faience roof and cornice band. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Demavend village (30 miles east of Tehran). Funerary tower, late 12th century. Fluted brick, blue faience roof and cornice band. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Ghazni (Southern Afghanistan). Minaret of Mahmud ibn Sabaktagin, before 1030. Detail of Kufic panels at top, eight in number. Brick and terracotta. Photographer: Byron, Robert