Shiraz. Masjid-i-Jami. Built of stone 876. Restored with brick 1449. View of court, showing stone pillars in centre and decorated ivan on right. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Damghan (north-east Iran). Tarik Khane (mosque), 8th or 9th century, the earliest recorded mosque in Persia. Arcades. Brick, plastered over. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Damghan (north-east Iran). Tarik Khane (mosque), 8th or 9th century, the earliest recorded mosque in Persia. Arcades. Brick, plastered over. Photographer: Byron, Robert
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