Gazar Gah (Herat, Western Afghanistan). Shrine of Khwajah Abdullah Ansari, built by Shah Rukh, 1428. Headstone of tomb of saint. White marble. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Gazar Gah (Herat, Western Afghanistan). Shrine of Khwajah Abdullah Ansari, built by Shah Rukh, 1428. Inscription on headstone of tomb of saint. White marble. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Gazar Gah (Herat, Western Afghanistan). Shrine of Khwajah Abdullah Ansari, built by Shah Rukh, 1428. Base of headstone of tomb of saint. White marble. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Gazar Gah (Herat, Western Afghanistan). Shrine of Khwajah Abdullah Ansari, built by Shah Rukh, 1428. Interior of pavilion built by Shah Abbas. Painted in gold on blue by Geraldi, an Italian (Ferrier). Photographer: Byron, Robert
Herat (Western Afghanistan). Citadel of Ikhtiar-ad Din, built 14th century, restored by Shah Rukh, 1415. North-west angle tower, Koranic inscription. Faience on unbaked brick. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Herat (Western Afghanistan). Gohar Shad's Musalla, angle minaret, 1417-1437. General view of decoration. Faience and marble. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Herat (Western Afghanistan). Gohar Shad's Musalla, angle minaret, 1417-1437. Kufic panels below base of west minaret. Marble. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Herat (Western Afghanistan). Gohar Shad's Musalla, angle minaret, 1417-1437. Detail of Kufic panels below base of west minaret. Marble Photographer: Byron, Robert