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littlemissmartypants

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2. They are definitely off limits. The damaged buildings with the muqarnas are

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Wed Mar 11, 2026, 11:30 PM

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Unesco World Heritage sites. The Fatima Masumeh Shrine is part of a complex of three or four adjacent Unesco designated sites. It is over four centuries old.

The craftsmanship and materials, including glass, mirrors and marble, are exquisite.

So many tiny pieces put together for something that big blows my mind. I would have loved to see the work as it was being done.

Thanks for your reply, Deuxcents.

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The muqarnas of the Shah Mosque and Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Iran [View all] littlemissmartypants Wednesday OP

Beautiful. I thought historical/antiquities were off limits. But then,so are schools and hospitals so..I could be wrong Deuxcents Wednesday #1

They are definitely off limits. The damaged buildings with the muqarnas are littlemissmartypants Wednesday #2

Just looking at the pictures, I wonder about a few things..where did these materials come from.. Deuxcents Wednesday #3

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Extremely interesting post, pants. brer cat Wednesday #4

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Those people were definitely on something Danascot Thursday #5