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	Architecture Portal News: Goharshad Mosque project in Mashhad.
		The Goharshad Mosque was built in 1418 CE on the orders of Goharshad, the wife of the Timurid dynasty monarch Shahrokh.
		The mosque is adjacent to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS).
		Goharshad is said to be the third largest mosque in Iran and the largest structure surviving from the fifteenth century.
	www.archibase.net /archinews/769.html (469 words)

	Mosques of Middle East
		Goharshad Mosque is a famous mosque in Razavi Khorasan province of Iran.
		It was built by the orders of Goharshad, the wife of Shah Rukh of the Timurid Dynasty in 1418 CE and by the architect Ghavameddin Shirazi.
		The double layered dome of the mosque was severely damaged in 1911 in bombings by Russian troops.
	www.mosquesofmiddleeast.com /iran.html (560 words)

	Goharshad Mosque, Oldest Religious Monument in Mashhad
		TEHRAN Nov. 23 (Mehr News Agency) –- Goharshad Mosque in Mashhad located in southern part of Imam Reza’s (AS) holy shrine, is the oldest mosque of the city, dating back to the 15th century C.E. The holy shrine almost embraces the mosque.
		The mosque was commissioned by Goharshad Agha, daughter of Amir Ghiyase al-Din Tarkhan, constructed by the famous architect of the Timurid era, Qavam al-Din Zein al-Din bin Tayyan Shirazi.
		Goharshad Mosque has 4 big verandas in four sides of the courtyard as well as 22 chambers, and 28 entrance doors from the courtyard to the shabistans (nightly prayer chamber).
	www.mehrnews.com /en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=39694 (325 words)

	Razavi Khorasan Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Akhangan tomb, where Gohar-Taj, sister of Goharshad is buried.
		Goharshad mosque built in 1418 CE by the orders of Goharshad, wife of Shah Rukh.
		Besides these, Khorasan encompasses numerous religious buildings and places of pilgrimage, including the shrine of his Imam Reza, Goharshad mosque and many other mausoleums and Imamzadehs which attract visitors to this province.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Razavi_Khorasan (864 words)

	Mausoleum to be built for Goharshad Mosque architect
		The Goharshad Mosque was built in 1418 CE on the orders of Goharshad, the wife of the Timurid dynasty monarch Shahrokh.
		The mosque is adjacent to the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS).
		Goharshad is said to be the third largest mosque in Iran and the largest structure surviving from the fifteenth century.
	www.mehrnews.ir /en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=224774 (464 words)

	Mausoleums and Imamzadeh, Khorassan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Goharshad mosque was erected to the direction of the kiblah of the shrine.
		This mosque was constructed by Goharshad (the wife of Shahrokh Teimoori), in 821 AH.
		Masjed-e-No (New Mosque): This mosque is located to he east of the tomb of Sheikh Jaam and consists of interesting artistic and architectural techniques of that time.
	www.irancaravan.com /Rr03.htm (3117 words)

	Meshed: Goharshad Mosque
		It is the largest four-terraced mosque in Iran, founded in 15th century AD, in a land covering an area of 9309 sq.
		The architect was "Qavamoddin Shirazi", builder of mosque, monasetry and Goharshad School in Herat.
		Goharshad mosque comprises of 4 terraces on 4 sides of its court: Maqsoureh Terrace towards South, Hajj Hassan Terrace in East, Darosiadeh in North-east and Ab (Water) Terrace in West.
	www.caroun.com /Countries/Asia/Iran/Khorasan/Meshed/GoharshadMosque.html (330 words)

	IRAN YELLOW PAGES - Iranian infomation at your fingertip (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Near to the burial place of Imam Reza(peace be upon him), a mosque was built in the fourth century and since then the constructions and forts have been added continuously.
		When the Teymoor attacked, this area began drawing a lot of attention and in the ninth century "Goharshad", the wife of "Shahrokh Teymoori" built the well-known " Goharshad Mosque" in the vicinity of Imam Reza's shrine.
		Goharshad Mosque- the burial places of Sheikh Bahai, Sheikh Horr-e-Ameli, Sheikh Tabarsi.
	www.iranyellowpages.net /en/about_iran/Tourism/attractive_place/attractive_place_iran1.shtm (694 words)

	Iranian architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The major building types of this architecture are the mosque and the palace.
		Examples: Soltaniyeh, Arg-i Alishah, Mosque of Varamin, Goharshad Mosque, Bibi Khanum mosque in Samarqand, Congregation mosque of Yazd.
		In comparison, the architecture of Ottoman Turks was based on architectural mastery of vertical spaces, transforming the hitherto horizontal mosque by great domes which appeared to be weightless, and marked by clean circular lines without painting distracting embellishments and busy decorations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Persian_architecture (1371 words)

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		Grand Mosque of Goharshad (Masjid – e – Azim-e Goharshad) with its 50 m high faience dome and cavernous golden portal, is located immediately to the south of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza and is architecturally perhaps even more important than the mausoleum.
		Goharshad was one of the most remarkable women of Islamic history.
		She built this beautiful mosque between 1405 and 1418 : though within the shrines precincts it is technically and legally separate.
	www.hdanialtour.com /Mashhad.htm (413 words)

	Iranian Visa : Your Key to Iran :: (Visa \| Hotels \| Tours \| Transports \| ...)
		The founder of the mosque is Gowhar Shad, wife of the Taimurid Shahrokh.
		The magnificent holy shrine of Imam Reza and the historical and artistic complex attached to it including the courtyards, porticos and porches, the Goharshad Mosque (of Timurid period) as well as its rich museum and library are the most significant sights to be seen by any visitor and pilgrim.
		The Grand Gohaharshad Mosque is located to the south of the shrine, the museum and the tomb of Sheikh Bahaee to the southeast and Parizad and Balasar Schools to the west.
	www.iranianvisa.com /cities/mashad.htm (559 words)

	Iranian Architecture: A short history of high buildings in Iran
		The minarets of the Ashtarjan's Jami mosques, Esfahan's Sultan Taht-Agha mosque, and Kerman's Jame mosque are among well-known Ilkhanids minarets.
		The twin minarets of the Shah Mosque in Esfahan
		With the fall of the Safavids and the emergence of the Qajar dynasty Iranian architecture witnessed a decline and the number of minarets built or repaired in that period is insignificant.
	www.iranchamber.com /architecture/short_history_highbuildings_iran.php (1484 words)

	Iranian Cities: Mashhad
		The founder of the mosque is Gowhar Shad, wife of the Taimurid Shahrokh.
		The magnificent holy shrine of Imam Reza and the historical and artistic complex attached to it including the courtyards, porticos and porches, the Goharshad Mosque (of Timurid period) as well as its rich museum and library are the most significant sights to be seen by any visitor and pilgrim.
		The Grand Gohaharshad Mosque is located to the south of the shrine, the museum and the tomb of Sheikh Bahaee to the southeast and Parizad and Balasar Schools to the west.
	www.iranchamber.com /cities/mashhad/mashhad.php (571 words)

	Mashad GOHARSHAD MOSQUE at Best Iran Travel.com
		The Grand Goharshad Mosque with its tall turquoise dome and cavernous golden portal is the largest four- terraced mosque in Iran.
		The architect was Ostad Ghavamaldin Shirazi who also built the mosque, monastery and Goharshad school in Harat (presently Afghanistan).
		Consists of 4 terraces on four sides of its court, the biggest terrace is Maghsoreh Terrace towards Ghebleh (Kaba) with a portal of 27m (89 feet) high, a dome and two minarets.
	www.bestirantravel.com /sights/mashad/goharshad.html (129 words)

	www.mashhadeco.com --- Economic site of Mashhad municipalityEnglish/Ehrm.htm
		This porch, located on the south side of Mobarak porch and on the northeast side of Goharshad mosque, was constructed during the Goharshad Agha period, who also built Goharshad mosque.
		It is a small mosque on the west side of the shrine which is linked to the shrine.
		It is called so (literally Balasar means upper position) because pilgrims enter this mosque from the upper side of the tomb (where the head of the Imam lies).
	www.mashhadnet.com /econ/English/Ehrm.htm (1216 words)

	SalamIran Magazine- February-99, The Province of Khorassan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The 16th buildings of Ulia and Habibieh schools, the Seljuk period Jami Mosque, the Koushk Mosque and the Islamaeilid fortress of Hassanabad are among the historical monuments of this city.
		The 13th century Jami' Mosque, Imamzadeh Sultan Mohammad Abed in Kakhak, the ancient Jami' Mosque of Jouymand and the tomb of Joghtay the Mongol Illkhan are among the historical monuments of this city.
		Among the sights of this city are the tomb of Imamzadeh Mahrough, the Jami' Mosque and the tomb of the renowned Iranian painter Kamalolmolk in the vicinity of the tombs of Khayam and Attar.
	www.salamiran.org /Magazine/BackIssues/February99/Theme.html (2242 words)

	Essential World Architecture Images- Muslim- Persian
		Examples: Soltaniyeh, Arg-i Alishah, Mosque of Varamin, Goharshad Mosque, Bibi Khanum mosque in Samarqand, Congregation mosque of Yazd.
		The great mosques of Khorasan, Isfahan, and Tabriz each used local geometry, local materials, and local building methods to express in their own ways the order, harmony, and unity of Islamic architecture.
		Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque was built at the order of Shah Abbas over a period of 18 years by the artisan Mohammad Reza Isfahani.
	www.essential-architecture.com /STYLE/STY-Muslim-Persian.htm (1371 words)

	Khorasan Science and Thecnology Park
		The oldest schools of the city belonged to the Temuri period, including Parisa School built in 1420 and Amir Seyyedi School {1439} located across from the Goharshad Mosque which later became part of the Holy Shrine Later school were built in the 17 century during the Safavi period and are still begin used after renovations.
		Mosque of 72:{Mosqueof Shah}:This Mosqueis in actuality the tomb of several Temur (i.e.King Malek).This Mosquewas before king Malek's death in 1425 and renovated in 1451.it is located in the western side of the Shrine currently.
		Kheshti Tomb is located in the eastern side of the Shrine and also belong to the Temuri period and to one of the grandchildren of Imam Musa ibn jafar{a.s}.
	www.kstp.ir /E_more_mashhad.asp (636 words)

	Persian Language
		The 16th century buildings of Ulia and Habibieh schools, the Seljuk period Jami' Mosque, the Koushk Mosque and the Ismaeilid fortress of Hassanabad are among the historical monuments of this city.
		The 13th century Jami' Mosque, Imamzadeh Sultan Mhammad Abed in Kakhak, the ancient Jami' Mosque of Jouymand and the tomb of Joghtay the Mongol Ilkhan are among the historical monuments of this city.
		The Fin Garden and Bath, scores of mosques in the city as well as the attributes of the city's vernacular architecture are among the tourist attractions of Kashan.
	www.persian-language.org /old/iran/tourism/tourism.html (8591 words)

	FARBAL TOUR & TRAVEL AGENCY
		Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the architecture and Tile work masterpieces of the 11th century AH, (17th ad.), which has courts or minarets and its dome is one of the most beautiful domes of the Islamic world.
		The magnificent holly shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH) and the historical and artistic complex attached to it including the courtyards, portico?s and porches, the Goharshad Mosque (of timurid period) as well as its rich museum and library are the most significant sights to be seen by any visitor and pilgrim.
		The Grand Goharshad Mosque is located at the south of the Shrine, the museum.
	www.saatic.com /c/about.html (2117 words)

	Mashhad (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Image:mashhad_iran.jpgthumbrightMashhad from space, January 2003Image:Goharshad1.jpgthumbright[[Goharshad mosque, buitl in 1418.
		It is located 850 kilometers East of Tehran, Iran (Persia), and the center of the province of Razavi Khorasan.
		Image:Mashad masjed khiyaboon.jpgthumbright''Molla Heydar'' mosque, a fine example of 19th century local architecture.
	q-basic.xodox.de /Mashhad (1118 words)

	Imam Al-Asr
		The magnificent holy shrine of Imam Reza (alayhis'salam) and the historical and artistic complex attached to it including the courtyards, porticos and porches, the Goharshad Mosque (of Timurid period) as well as its rich museum and library are the most significant sights to be seen by any visitor and pilgrim.
		This ancient city has a number of beautiful mosques, 14th-century towers and the golden dome of Shrine of Bibi Masuma (alayher'salam).
		Isfahan or Esfahan is one of the oldest cities of Iran with the 1,001,000 population located 355 km (220 miles) south of Tehran.
	www.imam-alasr.com /SVC/svcCityGuide.htm (864 words)

	Construction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Although the Iranian embassy in Bonn had the bank accounts of the mosque frozen, the community succeeded to raise the funds to build, in 1969 to 1979, the lecture hall, to finish the front and to start developing the rooms of the ground floor.
		Under the management of Hojatolislam Moghaddam between 1980 and 1992, the bathrooms in the ground floor and a kitchen and dining room were built.
		Due to the increasing activities in the centre, the office and study rooms as well as the library proved to be insufficient, so in 1996 the foundation was laid for an additional building behind the original mosque containing a new library with a cupola, offices, and an underground car park.
	www.izhamburg.de /english/construction.htm (1455 words)

	Goharshad Mosque
		This was why they sought refuge in the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in the holy city of Meshed and took sanctuary in that holy shrine.
		The tragedy of abolition of hejab at first was faced a strong resistance from the noble Muslim men and women, clergymen and the students of religious institutions.
		The general massacre at the Gowharshad Mosque in Meshed was a part of the bloody defence of the oppressed Muslim people of Iran.
	www.irib.ir /occasions/Goharshad/GoharshadEN.HTM (227 words)

	Mashad Rugs: The Goharshad Mosque in Mashhad Iran
		Mashad Rugs: The Goharshad Mosque in Mashhad Iran
		The Goharshad mosque in Mashad was built through the largess of Goharshad, wife of Shahrokh (1405 - 1447) the Timurid Shah.
		Shahrokh the son of Timur the founder of the Timurid dynasty was one of the greatest benefactors of art and culture that the world has ever known.
	www.persiancarpetguide.com /sw-asia/Rugs/Persian/Mashad/Goharshad_Mosque_in_Mashhad.htm (92 words)

	Landmarks of Iran (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The magnificent holy shrine of Imam Reza and the historical and artistic complex attached to it including the courtyards, porticos and porches, the Goharshad Mosque as well as its rich museum and library are the most significant sights to be seen in Mashhad.
		The rest of the mosque's buildings are from the Safavid period.
		It also has a Sunni mosque, the Makki Mosque, which is the greatest mosque of Sunnis in Iran.
	www.corzak.com /iran/iran02city.htm (4902 words)

	Signature Mosaics: Mosaics - MACKEY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Goharshad Mosque - Goharshad Mosque information in one place
		Goharshad Mosque is one of the Islamic antient mosques,With aprecedence of six centuries, built Goharshad Mosque Mashad Goharshad Mosque Mosaics Imam Reza 's S hrine Mashad Imam Reza 's Shrine
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	tom-silver.com /BloggerDot/2006/03/mosaics-mackey.html (347 words)

	Thetis Travel: Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		During the reign of Shahrokh and his spouse Goharshad the aggregate made great progress and vast development was noted.
		Then buildings known as Darolhefaz, Darolsiadeh and Tahvil Khaneh (treasury) were erected.
		Towhid Khaneh, Hatam Khani, Allahverdi Khan and the Balasar Mosque all come under this aggregate.
	www.thetistravel.com /en/attractions/imam-reza.php (1039 words)

	History of Iranian Tile - Persian Journal Culture Archaeological History Art Archaeology cutlural history news & ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Two mosques of Na'in and Neiriz have brick decoration in geometric patterns of the Buyid period.
		Among the most famous monuments so decorated are Goharshad Mosque (1418 CE), Molana Mosque (1444 CE), Jame Mosque of Yazd (1456 CE), Jame Mosque of Varamin (1322 CE) and Madrassa of Khan in Shiraz (1615 CE).
		Jame Mosque of Varamin (1322 CE), Soltanieh Dome (1304-1311 CE), Jame Mosque of Ashtarjan (1315 CE) and Vakil Mosque (1773 CE) contain fine examples of this type of tile decoration.
	www.iranian.ws /cgi-bin/iran_news/exec/view.cgi/2/4559 (1825 words)

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