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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shah Mosque (Masjid-i Shah), Isfahan Language A language of the resource Isfahan, Iran Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction begun: 1611 Completed: 1629 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Architect: Ostad Ali Akbar Isfahani Patron: Shah Abbas Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Safavid period (17th century) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 32.6579 N Longitude: 51.6772 E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, glazed tile, ceramic mosaic, marble Extent The size or duration of the resource. Large four-iwan congregational mosque with monumental dome and minarets Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Description An account of the resource <em>The Shah Mosque in Isfahan stands as a large four-iwan congregational mosque which faces Naqsh-e Jahan Square from its southern position through its massive turquoise dome and its tall minarets and its ornate tiled entrance that faces diagonally toward the square. The mosque design follows traditional Iranian courtyard architecture which guides devotees from the entrance portal through vaulted prayer spaces to the expansive domed worship area where illumination highlights both the architectural dimensions and decorative tilework. The entire structure features Safavid glazed tile artwork which displays religious meaning through its use of colored floral and geometric patterns and written calligraphy. The mosque built during Shah Abbas I's reign showcases how Friday prayer facilities served as vital elements in Safavid urban design for political and ceremonial purposes while showcasing the peak of royal support for decorative tile art in Islamic architecture.</em> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant N/A Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/shah-mosque-naghsh-jahan-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 2:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/shah-masjed-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 3:https://www.meisterdrucke.ie/kunstwerke/1260px/Persian_School_-_Persian_architecture_%28Safavid%29_the_dome_of_the_Royal_Mosque_%28or_Masjid_I-Shah%29_d_-_%28MeisterDrucke-1016356%29.jpg Image 4:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/masjid-shah-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 5:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/imam-masjid-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 6:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/masjid-shah-abbasi-isfahan-2020.jpg?w=1600 Image 7:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/the-shah-mosque-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 8:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/shah-abbasi-mosue-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 9:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/masjed-jameh-abbasi-esfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 10:https://itto.org/iran/image-bin/shah-mosque-isfahan.jpg?w=1600 Image 11:https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/474081275_1277585773464205_8362187496280109784_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=aa7b47&_nc_ohc=zgjX_Hntx1MQ7kNvwE_tBpI&_nc_oc=Adkdditx3dgXsHeMlYeT3Jo2KTWO2Pjl0W1XIj1lhWD1U-F2ZssYm1vepKd8wu9arKl2gX1Zbii0gcT6e1wXMWWk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&_nc_gid=VDt-vISuvT37B-QPqQKTpA&oh=00_Afl-CV1kQI4ve1YFOUm0VF6OSCIBDDYwTOY_Xu5OYFpSHg&oe=693D2BAA License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Image 4: Creative Commons Image 5: Creative Commons Image 6: Creative Commons Image 7: Creative Commons Image 8: Creative Commons Image 9: Creative Commons Image 10: Creative Commons Image 11: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Blair, S. and Bloom, J. (1995) The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250–1800. New Haven: Yale University Press. Canby, S. (2009) Shah ‘Abbas: The Remaking of Iran. London: British Museum Press. Archnet (n.d.) Shah Mosque (Masjid-i Shah), Isfahan. Available at: https://archnet.org/ (Accessed: December 4, 2025).