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Masjed-e Jameh mosque.
Built for Sayyed Roknaddin in the 15th century, the mosque is built on 12th-century foundations over a former fire temple. This this magnificent building is graced with a tiled entrance portal (one of the tallest in Iran), flanked by two 48m-high minarets and adorned with inscriptions from the 15th century. The exquisite mosaics on the dome and mihrab, and the tiles above the main western entrance to the courtyard are masterpieces of calligraphy, evoking sacred names in infinitely complex patterns.

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Masjed-e Jameh mosque.<br />
Built for Sayyed Roknaddin in the 15th century, the mosque is built on 12th-century foundations over a former fire temple. This this magnificent building is graced with a tiled entrance portal (one of the tallest in Iran), flanked by two 48m-high minarets and adorned with inscriptions from the 15th century. The exquisite mosaics on the dome and mihrab, and the tiles above the main western entrance to the courtyard are masterpieces of calligraphy, evoking sacred names in infinitely complex patterns.