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📖 The Shah Mosque is located in the Iranian city of Isfahan, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage
📖 The Shah Mosque is located in the Iranian city of Isfahan, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction is associated with the Safavid dynasty, and in particular with Abbas Shah I (1588-1629). It is one of the finest examples of Persian architecture of its time and today. The building was part of Abbas I's policy of empire-building: in 1598, he moved his imperial headquarters to the city of Isfahan, and at the same time began a major construction project. He also began a major