Isfahan’s Shah Abbas Mosque : A Timeless Masterpiece | FULL DOCUMENTARY

There is a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere in Isfahan's huge Meydan square, where children play around pools and gardens, and groups of veiled women stroll leisurely. The market place, surrounded by numerous and diverse shops and workshops, comes alive early in the morning. Among the great monuments of the square, the Royal, or Great Shah Abbas Mosque, attracts all the attention. It is distinguished by its monumental height, stretching towards the sky. Its dome is under repair and is pinned with scaffolding... Workmen are busy day in and day out on the site, under the watchful gaze of architects and contractors.
Built in 1637 by order of the ruler from whom it gets its name, the Great Shah Abbas Mosque is a symbol of the Muslim Renaissance. During the 17th century, it helped make Isfahan a centre for philosophical, scientific and religious education, as well as a commercial hub.
As the day comes to an end and worshippers finish their prayers, the fading sunlight gently caresses the building. One after the other traders close up their shops until the place stands empty.
Documentary: Wonders of Men EP11: Iran, the Shah Mosque (2018)
Director: Bruno Ulmer & Frédéric Lossignol
Production: ZED
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