Safavid History: Mosques, Caravanserais and Shrines
Safavid construction and patronage survive in courtyard mosques, roadside and urban caravanserais, pilgrimage shrines and fortified complexes. The collection is concentrated in Iran, with additional sites in neighbouring countries. Explore the map for these buildings and articles explaining their plans, materials, water supplies and decorative phases, including later alterations to older foundations.
Explore Safavid historic sites
Explore Safavid mosques, caravanserais, shrines and fortified complexes in Iran and neighbouring countries, with a map and articles on surviving buildings.
Daily life
Daily life in Safavid Iran connected home and court, markets and kitchens, religious calendars, travel routes, and medical learning.
History and society
Safavid rule connected a Shiite monarchy to diverse regions and communities. Its institutions, economy and culture changed through conquest and court reform.