Qur'an Gate, City gate at northeastern entrance of Shiraz, Iran.
Description
Qur'an Gate is a stone and brick structure located at the northeastern entrance of Shiraz, positioned between Baba Kouhi and Chehel Maqam Mountains. It marks the historic route that connected the city to Isfahan and Marvdasht.
History
The gate was built in the 10th century during the Buyid dynasty and underwent restoration in the 18th century under Karim Khan Zand. A major reconstruction took place in 1949 after the structure had experienced various repairs over the centuries.
Culture
The structure housed a special chamber containing two heavy Quran manuscripts that were later moved to the Pars Museum in Shiraz. This chamber shows how the site functioned both as a city passage and as a sacred repository.
Practical
The gate is best reached by car or public transport, with optimal viewing conditions in the morning and afternoon when natural light enhances photography. The site is easily accessible and requires no special preparations for a visit.
Did you know?
The gate displays architectural elements from four different periods: Buyid, Zand, Qajar, and Pahlavi, reflecting different building styles through the ages. This layered architecture tells the story of restorations and transformations the structure underwent over centuries.
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