Jame Mosque of Isfahan has four iwans in total built around a central courtyard. A mosque existed at this site in the 8th century but current mosque has it’s roots in the 11th century. Tughril Beg conquered the city of Isfahan in the 11th century, as a result it expanded Seljuk Empire to Isfahan and it started a prosperous period in the history of this great city.
Courtyard & Eastern Iwan
Rectangular inner court of the Jame Isfahan measures 65 by 55 meters and it has a fountain in the middle. A raised platform lies in the middle of the courtyard with a fountain underneath it.
The eastern iwan seems to have less decorated as compared to other three. This mosque had been constantly modified and it had resulted in a beautiful mix of decorative art and architecture.