Shahid Motahari, also known Sepahsalar, South Tehran. Built in Qajar era. Mirza Hassan Khan Sepahsalar was the Grand Vizier and also the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Commander-in-Chief during the Shah’s reign. Eight distinct minarets are characteristic for this structure. The architecture and the decoration of the minarets are reminiscent of the Qajar style.
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