Iran’s traditional architecture has an ancient background. which reaches the seventh millennium BC. which are always present in different periods, from the grave hall to the crypts to the roof of four arches and four porches, and other buildings have undergone changes over the years in connection with various issues, which have been developed and evolved for this purpose.
The ancient culture of Iran has extraordinary architectural styles that reached its peak during the Achaemenid, Sassanid, and Parthian periods, and the pre-Islamic dynasties left outstanding stone monuments of their architectural grandeur and splendor. The post-Islam era has also maintained its superiority and the need has led to progress.
Iran joined the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in February 1975.
The first places to be listed were in 1979.
Naqsh Jahan Square of Isfahan (registered in the list of national monuments of Iran on 8 February 1313), Takht Jamshid, Choghazenbil (dated 1250 BC) were.
The architecture of this complex represents a combination of different cultures. Since the beginning of the Islamic era, the architectural achievements of the Seljuq, Ilkhani and Safavid dynasties are very remarkable. During this period, cities in Iran with a high number of mosques, Islamic schools, shrines and palaces formed an Iranian architectural style that was part of the larger Islamic complex.
4 important characteristics of traditional Iranian architecture
1- Great attention to the elegance and characteristics of Iranian architecture in the construction of Iranian buildings and facades
2- Inward-looking architecture
3- Paying attention to the color of the columns, rooms and the overall appearance of the building and paying special attention to the successful highlights in their facades.
4-Using authentic Iranian paintings and arts
Decoration of buildings in traditional Iranian architecture
Building decoration, which is considered to be one of the most important functions of architecture, includes brickwork, tile work, plastering, and mirror work, along with carpet weaving, carpet weaving, penmanship, pottery, inlay work, wood carving, porcelain knotting, and other handicraft achievements. has been found These achievements have created a unique bond. which makes Iran’s architectural space full of spiritual beauty. It also brings beauty.
Architecture, along with other Iranian arts, are interwoven strands that are influenced by each other. Especially handicrafts, which, in addition to being decorative and aesthetic aspects, have a practical role in the daily life of people in society. Handicrafts have occupied a large part of Iran’s human and economic forces due to the lack of large investment and the existence of local raw materials for production and the existence of development fields in different regions and the creation of high added value. This has a prominent role in traditional architecture. Crafts and architecture have always complemented each other and have common features.