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The Building of Isfahan: Shah Abbas I's Urban Masterpiece
In 1598, Shah Abbas I moved the Safavid capital to Isfahan and transformed it into one of the world's most magnificent cities. This episode takes you inside the vision behind Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the Chahar Bagh boulevard, and the Si-o-se-pol bridge. Discover how the emperor's ambition, the talents of architect Shaykh Bahai, and the forced labor of thousands of Armenians from New Julfa created a city that dazzled European travelers like Jean Chardin. We also explore the engineering marvels—the underground qanat water system that cooled the city—and the symbolic geometry of the Imam Mosque…
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