Chehel Sotoun

Safavid palace in Isfahan, Iran (1647 CE), with timber, brick, and frescoes.

Core Features

• Built with timber and brick.
• Includes timber framing.

Architectural Connections

• Persian: Regional tradition.
• Civic: Royal pavilion.

Related Elements & Sites

Naqsh-e Jahan Square (related site), Iwan (element), Early Modern (period)