What’s Soltaniyeh?

Soltaniyeh in Iran was the capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Soltaniyeh Dome, built as a mausoleum for Oljaytu, is a marvel of contemporary architecture and the world’s first double-shell dome. The interior boasts Islamic geometric art, and recent repairs have been made to preserve the structure. […]

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