The dome of the Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfallah (Lady's Mosque), Isfahan, Iran with its peacock tail effect.

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The Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque is also known as the Lady's Mosque as it was built for the women of the royal harem. This was not a public mosque. The dome is a single shell with geometric patterns and the light creates a peacocks tail effect when viewed in a certain direction. It was built in 1603 and completed 15 years later.

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Size: 4896px × 3264px
Location: Maydan e Imam, Isfahan, Iran
Photo credit: © Rachael Rowe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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