Damghan (north-east Iran). Tarik Khane (mosque), 8th or 9th century, the earliest recorded mosque in Persia. Arcades. Brick, plastered over. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Gazar Gah (Herat, Western Afghanistan). Shrine of Khwajah Abdullah Ansari, built by Shah Rukh, 1428. Inner court. Fragments of faience mosaic and glazed bricks on plain. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Gazar Gah (Herat, Western Afghanistan). Shrine of Khwajah Abdullah Ansari, built by Shah Rukh, 1428. Main iwan. Various faience techniques. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Gazar Gah (Herat, Western Afghanistan). Shrine of Khwajah Abdullah Ansari, built by Shah Rukh, 1428. Tomb in front of eastern iwan. Photographer: Byron, Robert
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