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Iran - Discover Persia

Date: 10/25/2009
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The minbar,where the Imam, or prayer leader stands to lead prayers.

Date: 10/08/2009
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This small little door houses a copy of the Holy Qu'ran

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But this one little panel not only shows the image of a monkey, but he is carrying a jug of WINE! It predates the rule of Islam.

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A side view of Imam Mosque, completed in 1629.

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For some reason, I found this intimate peek through the doorway of the mosque intriguing.

Date: 10/08/2009
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These old-fashioned water coolers were placed around the courtyard pool to cool down the crowds during Ramadan. I got some strange looks as I went up to sniff the filter, reminiscent of my childhood -- the smells from my beloved grandmother's house.

Date: 10/08/2009
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Each bit of stalactite molding in this honeycombed archway has it's own unique design.

Date: 10/08/2009
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Horse carriage rides around Imam Square cost 20,000 Rials, about two bucks.

Date: 10/08/2009
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At first glance, I thought these young women were artists until I saw the triangle and protractor in their hands, and realized it was likely homework for their drafting class. Iran highly values education, with women making up the majority of University

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The cream-colored dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque inside Imam Square is unique in that it has no minarets, probably because it was never intended for public use, but rather a place for the women in the shah's harem to worship.

Date: 10/08/2009
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