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	Topics Soltaniyeh Topic Home Soltaniyeh situated in the Zanjan ProvinceZanjan Province Zanjan is one of the 30 provinces of Iran.... of IranIran 'Throughout history, Iran has been of great geostrategic importance because of its central location in Eurasia.... , some 240 km to the north-west from TehranTehran Tehran , population 7,160,094 , and a land area of 658 square kilometers, is the capital city of Iran and the center of Tehr... , used to be the capital of Ilkhanid rulers of Persia in the 14th century14th century As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was that century which lasted from 1301 to 1400.... . Its name translates as "the Imperial". In 2005, UNESCOUNESCO UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945.... listed Soltaniyeh as one of the World Heritage SiteWorld Heritage Site Overview A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained ... s. The central magnet of Soltaniyeh's several ruins is the Mausoleum of Il-khanIlkhanate The Ilkhanate, also spelled Il-khanate or Il Khanate, was one of the four divisions within the Mongol Empire.... ÖljeitüÖljeitü #REDIRECT ?ljait? ... (Persian ????????), traditionally known as the Dome of Soltaniyeh. The structure, erected from 1302 until 1312, boasts the oldest double-shell domeDome A dome is a common structural element of architecture that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere.... in the world. Its importance in the Muslim world may be compared to that of Brunelleschi's 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 YasaviMausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasavi Mazar of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is an unfinished mausoleum in the city of Trkistan, South Kazakhstan.... and Taj MahalTaj Mahal The Taj Mahal is a monument located in Agra, India, constructed in 22 years by a workforce of 22,000.... . Much of exterior decoration has been lost, but the interior retains superb mosaicMosaic Mosaic is the art of decoration with small pieces of colored glass, stone or other material.... s, faienceFaience Faience or faence is the conventional name in English for fine tin-glazed earthenware on a delicate pale buff body.... , and muralMural Overview A mural is a painting on a wall, ceiling, or other large permanent surface.... s. PopePope Summary The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, and, as Successor of Saint Peter, is the head of the Catholic Church.... have described the building as “anticipating the Taj MahalTaj Mahal The Taj Mahal is a monument located in Agra, India, constructed in 22 years by a workforce of 22,000.... .” The estimated 200 ton dome stands 49 meters (161 ft) tall from its base, and is currently undergoing extensive renovation. See also Iranian architectureIranian architecture Architecture is one of the fields in which Iranians have had a lengthy involvement in history.... External links