Iwan Collection

Timurid decoration, main Iwan of the interior courtyard, Sufi shrine of Gazargah, Herat, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum

The arch in the Coronation Hall, in the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, The arch in the Coronation Hall, in the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

Iwan Thomas 400 Metres, Atlanta 1996 01 August 1996 Date: 01 August 1996

Entrance of Iwan into Kasan (engraving)
655807 Entrance of Iwan into Kasan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance of Iwan into Kasan)

A Girl in the Karpathians, by Menie Muriel Dowie (engraving)
1603075 A Girl in the Karpathians, by Menie Muriel Dowie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Girl in the Karpathians, by Menie Muriel Dowie)

Entrance to Summer Residential Palace, Sitorai Mohi Hossa Folk Art Museum, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Entrance to Summer Residential Palace, Sitorai Mohi Hossa Folk Art Museum

Courtyard of Summer Residential Palace, Sitorai Mohi Hossa Folk Art Museum, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Courtyard of Summer Residential Palace, Sitorai Mohi Hossa Folk Art Museum

Colourful ceiling in an iwan in the harem, Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Colourful ceiling in an iwan in the harem, Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - The Registan - Ulugh Beg Madrasa, built during the Timurid Empire era of TimurTamerlane, with an imposing iwan with a lancet-arch pishtaq or portal facing the square

Screen inside the Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Ornate screen inside the Taj Mahal, Agra, India, before the tomb of Mumtaz Mahalx. The Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world and arguably one of the most beautiful

Nadir Shah Golden Gate Minaret Otherwise Iwan
Nadir Shah, Golden Gate, Minaret, Otherwise, Iwan, Ali Shir Nawai, late 15th Century, Restorations, MESHED, 1840s60s, Albumen silver print, Photographs, possibly, by Luigi Pesce, Italian, 18181891

Main entrance to the Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Iwan group, Hatra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iraq, Middle East

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Iwan, a captivating architectural feature found in various parts of the Middle East, holds immense historical and cultural significance. One such remarkable example is the Dome of Masjed-e Imam Mosque located in Maydam-e Iman square, Esfahan, Iran. Adorned with intricate Timurid decoration, this main iwan within the interior courtyard showcases the rich artistic heritage of the region. Another notable site showcasing Timurid craftsmanship is the Sufi shrine of Gazargah. Its main iwan stands as a testament to the exquisite beauty that can be achieved through meticulous attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship. Moving towards Isfahan Province in Iran, we encounter Shah Mosque - an architectural marvel known for its grandeur and elegance. The iwan here serves as a gateway into a world where artistry meets spirituality. Venturing further east to Samarkand in Uzbekistan lies Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum. This celestial observatory features an awe-inspiring iwan that once served as a hub for astronomical research during ancient times. Bukhara also boasts magnificent iwans within its historic sites such as Registan Square's Ark Fortress and Ulugh Beg Madrasa at The Registan. These structures are testaments to Bukhara's rich cultural heritage and serve as reminders of its glorious past. Beyond architecture, "Iwan" also finds itself associated with other contexts like Iwan Thomas - an accomplished British athlete who has left his mark on track and field events worldwide. Additionally, "Iwan" appears in engravings depicting scenes from different regions like Kasan or even capturing moments like "A Girl in the Karpathians. " Such artworks provide glimpses into diverse cultures across time and space. Lastly, we find ourselves immersed in Bukhara's Summer Residential Palace - Sitorai Mohi Hossa Folk Art Museum. Here, iwans grace both entrances and courtyards alike; their presence evoking a sense of tranquility amidst the vibrant folk art displayed within.