Imam Mosque Isfahan Iran 3D model

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Isfahan, Iran, is home to the Imam Mosque, which is also known as the Royal Mosque or Shah Mosque. Construction began in 1611, on the order of Abbas I of Persia, and took 18 years to complete. The mosque is considered to be an outstanding example of Islamic era Persian architecture, and along with the Naghsh-e Jahan Square, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. The mosque itself is located on the southern part of the square, which is highly unusual in Iran and surrounding countries for the fact that it does not face Mecca. It is thought that the architect responsible, Shaykh Bahai, wanted to ensure that the mosque could be seen from anywhere in the square, which would not have been possible if it faced Mecca, as the dome would have been hidden from view.