Heritage sites, Archaeological discoveries, History of Archaeology

Soltaniyeh

Location

Tehran

Country

Iran

Year of Research

14th century

Culture

Soltaniyeh is UNESCO planned Soltaniyeh as one of the World Heritage Sites.
The central attraction of Soltaniyeh several ruins is the Mausoleum Il-khan oljeitu traditionally known as the Dome of Soltaniyeh.
The formation, erected from 1302 until 1312, boasts the oldest double-shell dome in the world.
Its significance in the Muslim world may be compared to that of Brunelleschi cupola for the Christian architecture.
The Dome of Soltaniyeh paved the way for more daring Iranian style cupola constructions in muslim world, such as the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasavi and Taj Mahal.
Much of exterior ornament has been lost, but the interior retains superb mosaics, faience, and murals.
People have exampled the architecture of the building as anticipating the Taj Mahal.
The estimated 200 ton dome stands 49 meters 161 ft tall from its base, and is currently undergoing wide renovation.