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Safavid Architecture: How Isfahan Became Half the World
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the architectural revolution of the Safavid Empire, focusing on the transformation of Isfahan under Shah Abbas I. They discuss the Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque with its famous peacock-tail dome, the Ali Qapu Palace with its music room, and the Si-o-se-pol bridge. The conversation covers how Armenian architects from New Julfa brought new techniques, how the bazaar integrated with the royal square, and how the Chahar Bagh avenue became a model for urban planning. They also touch on the symbolic use of light and geometry in Safavid…
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