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Tomb of Ferdowsi
March 28, 2017 , IRAN , KHORASAN RAZAVITomb of Ferdowsi is a tomb complex composed of a white marble base, and a decorative edifice erected in honor of this Persian poet located in Tus, Iran, in Razavi Khorasan province. It was built in the early 1930s, under the Reza Shah, and uses mainly elements of Achaemenid architecture. The construction of the mausoleum as well as its aesthetic design is a reflection of the cultural, and geo-political status of Iran at the time. This article delves into the architecture of the tomb and its influences.
Photo: Valiollah Sabeghi Sarui / IRAN IMAGES
Valiollah Sabeghi Sarui
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