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This Mosque Might Look Ordinary From Outside, But It Will Make Your Jaw Drop Once You Enter It
Shah Cheragh is a funerary monument and mosque in Shiraz, Iran. It translates to “King of the Light” and it’s easy to understand why. The jaw-dropping interior of this structure has millions of tiny mirror shards which bounce the light in every direction.
The site has a rather mysterious past. According to one story, around 900 A.D. a traveller spotted something shining from a distance. He approached the area to investigate and found an illuminated grave. An armored corpse of an important Muslim figure was found inside and the area became a pilgrimage destination for Shia Muslims. A structure was built to house the tomb and as time went by it became more and more complex.
Even though Shah Cheragh has been damaged by people, nature, and time, numerous repairs kept it standing to this day. It still shines bright like a diamond and attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.
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What do you think ?
sadegh alavi 8 years ago
I live in shiraz.this is a magical place for tourists. A place full of tranquility.
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
It is stunning, I can see why pilgrims and tourists travel far to be in such a magical place of worship.
sadegh alavi 8 years ago
I live in shiraz.this is a magical place for tourists. A place full of tranquility.
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
It is stunning, I can see why pilgrims and tourists travel far to be in such a magical place of worship.
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