He told a mosque in Iran what he was looking for, and people there agreed to help create the tiles for the niche, which is roughly 8½ feet long by 9 feet high. The work took six months. The tiles ...

TEHRAN - A new restoration initiative has begun to address possible deterioration in the intricate tilework adorning the ...

The Blue Mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet I, the Ottoman Empire’s sultan between 1603 and 1617. War bounty was typically used to fund large-scale projects like this, but the Sultan chose to use ...

TABRIZ, Iran . The "Blue Mosque" in Tabriz, the capital of Iran's East Azerbaijan province, is a monument from the Karakoyunlu era and is one of the country’s most important historical buildings ...

Tiles with Arabic writing and twisted metal railings were visible in a gap between a fallen ceiling and tilted walls. Both mosques were located in densely built-up areas, with what looked like ...

The world watches and hopes not only for an end to hostilities but also for the preservation of Isfahan’s enduring cultural ...

Unveil the mesmerizing beauty of Nasir al-Mulk mosque in Iran, also known as the Pink Mosque, adorned with stunning rose-colored tiles and a breathtaking array of stained glass windows creating a ...

Rüstem Pasha Mosque (Rüstem Pasa Camii) is ranked #7 out of 19 things to do in Istanbul. See pictures and our review of Rüstem Pasha Mosque (Rüstem Pasa Camii).

The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the city and a significant symbol of the Ottoman ...

Sultan Ahmed Mosque, ... The interior of the mosque, which fascinates many people, is lined with more than 21,043 handmade ceramic tiles and more than fifty different tulip designs.

The world watches and hopes not only for an end to hostilities but also for the preservation of Isfahan’s enduring cultural ...