Ghiyathiyya Madrasa, Khargird, Iran

The Madrasa al-Ghiyasiyya was built between 842-848 AH (CE 1438-1444). Designed by the outstanding architect, designer and engineer Qavam ad-Din ibn Zayn ad-Din Shirazi who died in 842 AH (CE 1438). The madrasa was the last building that Qavam ad-Din was responsible for, and is gem of the high Timurid style, and one of the best preserved.

Ghiyathiyya Madrasa

Wall pattern

Wall pattern from the Ghiyathiyya Madrasa

Transliteration of the kufic in the pattern.

Ghiyathiyya Madrasa - Khargird, detail of wall pattern

محمد

Muhammad

(sharing middle)

Ghiyathiyya Madrasa - Khargird, detail of wall pattern

علي

Ali

References

ArchNet - Ghiyathiyya Madrasa