Wonders of Men

Iran, The Shah Mosque (1x11)

Udgivelsesdato: Jun 14, 2020

There is a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere in the large market square of Meydan in Isfahan where children play and groups of veiled women stroll around. The market square is surrounded by several shops and wakes up early in the morning. The square has many monuments, but the Shah Mosque or King's Mosque still gets the most attention. The mosque is a striking highlight in the square. The dome is currently being restored and is under construction. Every day is busy working under the watchful eye of architects and contractors. The mosque was built in 1637 and was given the name of the leader at the time. It is a symbol of the Muslim Renaissance. In the 17th century it made Isfahan the philosophical, scientific and religious educational center and at the same time became a commercial attraction. When the day comes to an end and the prayers are ended, the sun casts its last rays of sunlight on the building and the merchants close the doors one by one.