Minar Dar-ul-Ziafat Isfahan Iran (M) 22.3.2013
MINAR DAR-UL-ZIAFAT
Minar Dar-ul-Ziafat, also called Doo Minar (two minarets) and Daraziah Minaret is a twin tower in ancient part of Isfahan city in Iran, stated to have been built in 15th century by Amir Sultan of Isfahan as entrance to the great Langar Khaneh (free meal place) for passengers (musafir/maskeen) entering Isfahan. Once there used to be a huge inn for providing free accommodation and meals to the persons entering Isfahan from other cities. Now the inn has disappeared, however, its twin-minaret has been preserved.
Minar Dar-ul-Ziafat, also called Doo Minar (two minarets) and Daraziah Minaret is a twin tower in ancient part of Isfahan city in Iran, stated to have been built in 15th century by Amir Sultan of Isfahan as entrance to the great Langar Khaneh (free meal place) for passengers (musafir/maskeen) entering Isfahan. Once there used to be a huge inn for providing free accommodation and meals to the persons entering Isfahan from other cities. Now the inn has disappeared, however, its twin-minaret has been preserved.
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