Isfahan - Wikipedia
Under the Safavid Empire, Isfahan became the capital of Iran, for the second time in its history, under Abbas the Great. The city retains much of its history. It is famous for its Persian – Muslim architecture, grand boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, tiled mosques, and minarets.
Esfahan | History, Art, Population, & Map | Britannica
Dec 10, 2024 · Esfahan, capital of Esfahan province, major city of western Iran, and one of the most important architectural centers in the Islamic world. The city first thrived under the Seljuq Turks and later under the Safavids, especially as the capital of Abbas I the Great.
Timeline of Isfahan - Wikipedia
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Isfahan, Iran. 771 - Friday Mosque established in Yahudiyya (approximate date). [2] 1051 - Isfahan besieged by Seljuk forces of Tughril; [3] city becomes capital of the Seljuk Empire. [4] 1070 - Nezamiyeh Madrasa built (approximate date). [2] 1107 - Chihil Dukhtaran (minaret) erected. [2]
Isfahan: Iran’s Hidden Jewel - Smithsonian Magazine
Isfahan's history is an epic cycle of fabulous boom and calamitous bust. Here a road traveling across the Iranian plateau east to the Mesopotamian plain meets a path connecting...
ISFAHAN – Encyclopaedia Iranica
Dec 15, 2006 · Isfahan city has served as one of the most important urban centers on the Iranian Plateau since ancient times and has gained, over centuries of urbanization, many significant monuments; a number of Isfahan’s monuments have been …
Isfahan | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
Isfahan first rose to international prominence as the capital of the great Seljuq Empire (1038-1194) which stretched from Central Asia to Syria.
Silk Road Seattle - Isfahan - UW Departments Web Server
Isfahan, a major city in central Iran, was the splendid capital of the Seljuq and Safavid dynasties whose legacies established Iran (formerly Persia) as the cultural heart of the eastern Islamic world in terms of language (Persian), art, and architecture.
Isfahan Travel Guide: Top Attractions, History, and Tips (2025)
Dec 16, 2024 · Explore Isfahan, Iran’s jewel of ancient Persia. Discover its rich history, stunning architecture, vibrant bazaars, and must-visit landmarks like Naqsh-e Jahan Square, all in this comprehensive travel guide.
Isfahan x. MONUMENTS (1) A Historical Survey - Encyclopaedia …
Dec 15, 2007 · Many of the extant monuments of Isfahan, however, date to two periods in history when the city served as the capital of the ruling dynasties of the Great Saljuqs (1040-1194) and the Safavids (1501-1722).
Siege of Isfahan - Wikipedia
The siege of Isfahan (Persian: سقوط اصفهان) was a six-month-long siege of Isfahan, the capital of the Safavid dynasty of Iran, by the Hotaki-led Afghan army.It lasted from March to October 1722 and resulted in the city's fall and the beginning of the end of the Safavid dynasty.