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Mashhad County, Iran

Golden Dome (Imam Reza Shrine)

Mashhad County, Iran

Golden Dome (Imam Reza Shrine)
Photo: Nima Najafzadeh · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Golden Dome crowns the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad County, Iran, standing 31.2 meters high as one of the most iconic structures in Shia Islamic architecture. Built of brick and mortar, the dome synthesizes Seljuk and Safavid architectural traditions, reflecting centuries of development in Persian dome construction. Its gleaming surface and commanding presence mark the shrine's sacred interior and have made it a landmark visible across the city, drawing pilgrims to one of Islam's holiest sites.

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Type
dome
Materials
mortar, brick
Height
31.2 m
Place
Mashhad County, Iran

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