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<n>Persian 'zodiac' rug</n>, probably from the Kerman area, early 20th century.

A film still from <n>Close-Up</n> (1990), directed by <n>Abbas Kiarostami</n>.

<n>Untitled</n> from the <n>Water & Persian Rugs series</n> by artist <n>Jalal Sepehr</n>.

Former Iranian Prime Minister <n>Mohammad Mossadegh</n> at his treason trial in 1953.

<n>Borujerdi House</n> in Kashan, Iran, built in 1857.

The mosaic tile ceiling of the <n>Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque</n> in Isfahan, Iran, built 1603-1619.

A model of the historic city of <n>Mardin</n>, Turkey, on display at <n>Miniatürk</n> park in Istanbul. Photo by <n>Ggia</n>.