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The Palaces of Isfahan: How Shah Abbas Redefined Royal Architecture
In this episode of The Safavid Empire: Persia's Return to Greatness, hosts Lucas and Luna explore the architectural revolution of Shah Abbas I as he transformed Isfahan into a showcase of Persian power. They discuss the design of the Chahār Bāgh avenue, the construction of the Ali Qapu palace with its music room, the Chehel Sotoun pavilion and its frescoes depicting historical receptions, and the Hasht Behesht palace. The conversation also covers the integration of garden pavilions from the Timurid and Achaemenid traditions, the symbolic use of water channels, and the role of court architect…
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