The previous articles centered on the origins of Shiite Islam and its political history to examine the Shiite basis for ...

This exhibition begins with a presentation of the geographical and historical setting in which the empire’s ruler, Shah ‘Abbas I, established the silk monopoly and state-funded textile industry.

Historical significance and modern-day legacy Isfahan flourished under the Safavid rulers, particularly during the reign of Shah Abbas I, who envisioned the city as a cultural and architectural hub.

The exhibition begins with a presentation of the geographical and historical setting in which the Safavid ruler, Shah 'Abbas I, established the silk monopoly and state-funded textile industry.

The rare tile panel dates from the reign of Safavid ruler Shah Abbas II (1642-1666), and originally decorated the wall of his private hammam (bathhouse) within the now-demolished Haft Dast Palace ...

Constructed during the reign of Shah Soltan Hossein of the Safavid dynasty, the Pol-e Safavi spans more than 350 meters across the Khorramrud River, linking the western and eastern parts of ...

Built in 1602 by Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty, the Si-o-se bridge has 33 arches which span across the Zayandeh River. The bridge connects to the famous Chahar Bagh Boulevard, which is home to ...

The remarkable tile panel, described as “stunning” by curators, dates back to the reign of Shah Abbas II (1642–1666) of the Safavid dynasty and originally adorned the private hammam, or bathhouse, of ...

‘Stunning’ tiles from Iranian palace going on display for first time in 20 years The rare tile panel dates from the reign of the Safavid Shah Abbas II (1642-1666).