Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid arch

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Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. One of the colourful panels of arabesques on either side of the entrance.

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Keywords: arabesque, architecture, faience, imam, islam, minaret, mosaics, mosque, muslim, persia, religion, royal, shi-ite, tiling, unesco