Mazari-i-Sherif (Afghan Turkestan). Shrine of Hazrat Ali. Founded 12th century; rebuilt 1481; faience 19th century & later. General view. 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