Courtyard of Vakil mosque in Shiraz. Built between 1751 and 1773, restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period. Vakil means regent, which was

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Courtyard of Vakil mosque in Shiraz. Built between 1751 and 1773, restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period. Vakil means regent, which was the title used by Karim Khan, the founder of Zand Dynasty.

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Size: 3888px × 2248px
Location: Shiraz, Iran
Photo credit: © Arazu / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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