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
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
Isfahan. Ainchamoglou, mausoleum of daughter of Amir Khosru Shah, killed by Timur, 14th century. Brick, glazed and unglazed. General view. Photographer: Byron, Robert