https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/f5b452a120ef9cbedf39ad2334aca39a.jpg c3e93ae171d9d4cf4af0f88b9c834bc6 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/fb0cc4a7f92dd3693367ce8dbfc70af2.jpg 030eeb116b31434eec0e2e15470c11f7 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/801b65f7325502d2171b563192afad23.jpeg 6ca2d6f2a736728ec6fc7d841c85cc5b https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/0edb93f549c389eca2effadae7b5e217.jpg 4b4496844a40493e5cdfb78fd5baaba6 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/1415dcc57b424e6cd8c9021604b24717.jpg 375f111272f6eb31bbd3481d69f1eb7e https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/df954ef9d68a5c3bd7c55d6995cedbdc.jpg d65cad8de5207fba8cfb455756f1ec68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Masjid-i Jameh, Isfahan Language A language of the resource Isfahan, Iran Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original construction: 8th century (Abbasid period) Major reconstructions: Seljuk (11th–12th c.), Ilkhanid, Timurid, Safavid Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Multiple dynasties (Abbasid, Seljuk, Ilkhanid, Timurid, Safavid) Architects and builders unknown Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Abbasid; Seljuk; Ilkhanid; Timurid; Safavid Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 32.6613 N Longitude: 51.6838 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick stucco glazed tile carved stone Extent The size or duration of the resource. Large congregational mosque with courtyards, domes, iwans, and multiple expansion phases Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Description An account of the resource <em>The Masjid-i Jameh in Isfahan exists as a large congregational mosque which developed through various architectural stages to create its current design with four monumental iwans surrounding a central courtyard and extensive domed prayer halls that show the expansion of time. The structure uses brick as its fundamental material while decorative elements made from stucco and glazed tile and carved stone create intricate geometric patterns and pointed arches and muqarnas vaulting throughout the building. The building connects its domed rooms to the outdoor courtyard through pathways which show the transition between Seljuk brickwork and Safavid decorative elements. The mosque served as Isfahan's central prayer area which united religious activities with educational functions and community representation throughout history. The mosque shows how Islamic architecture in Iran developed through time by uniting original spatial designs with advanced decorative elements. The building exists as a historical architectural record which displays Iran's Islamic and dynastic past through its architectural design and materials.</em> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant N/A Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:https://smarthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/8610407451_5291a54c4a_4k-scaled.jpg Image 2: https://cdn.elebase.io/173fe953-8a63-4a8a-8ca3-1bacb56d78a5/cfde4589-fdde-4374-9f64-a180699ae38d-isfahan1.jpg?q=75 Image 3: https://images.pexels.com/photos/12941958/pexels-photo-12941958.jpeg?_gl=1*rlo5e7*_ga*MjA0MzQ2MDQxNi4xNzY1MTY3NjI0*_ga_8JE65Q40S6*czE3NjUxNzQ5NjckbzMkZzEkdDE3NjUxNzQ5OTckajMwJGwwJGgw Image 4: https://cdn.elebase.io/173fe953-8a63-4a8a-8ca3-1bacb56d78a5/4f8cafd3-66d1-43e1-970b-6d11e49079a4-isfahan2.jpg?q=75 Image 5: https://cdn.elebase.io/173fe953-8a63-4a8a-8ca3-1bacb56d78a5/3ca0d686-72cc-4da0-8ff0-407dcbcc6b96-isfahan3.jpg?q=75 Image 6: https://irannegintravel.com/uploads/Highlights/Isfahan%20Jameh%20Mosque/Jameh1.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Image 4: Creative Commons Image 5: Creative Commons Image 6: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Blair, S. and Bloom, J. (1995) The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250–1800. New Haven: Yale University Press. Ettinghausen, R., Grabar, O. and Jenkins-Madina, J. (2001) Islamic Art and Architecture 650–1250. New Haven: Yale University Press. Archnet (n.d.) Masjid-i Jameh, Isfahan. Available at: https://archnet.org/ (Accessed: December 3, 2025).