CONFISCATIONS IN THE SELJUK ERA 447 AH/ 1055 AD- 590 AH / 1193 AD

Innovations of Islamic Glasswork in the 5th and 6th Centuries AH/AD 11th and 12th Centuries

Glasswork of the Islamic era in the 5th and 6th centuries AH/AD 11th and 12th centuries in Islamic lands reached its peak of growth and prosperity and was accompanied by innovations in the field of production and decoration. After this period this industry inspired glassmaking of the whole world. Studying the features of Islamic glassmaking in its heyday with the aim of introducing and classify...

The social status and political cultural role of Hosayni Hamzavi family in Seljuq era (431-590 AH)

The fourth century AH is the beginning of Sadat families’ formation in Iran. Hosayni Hamzavi's family was one of those families whose first central core was formed in Qom. This Shiite family played important roles in various fields in Seljuq era. These roles were based on a certain political and social context and were consequences of Sadats’ noble status in cities of Iran, specifically Qom. Th...

Distribution of Plague in Iran in 1246-47 AH / 1830-31 AD and The Causes of Its Widespread Casualties

Plague is a bacterial infection that is transmitted to other animals and humans through rodents and their infected fleas and is a common disease between humans and animals. This disease has a long history in Iran. The spread of this disease is very wide and almost all parts of Iran have experienced it, however, data on how it occurs in the country is very limited. A plague occurred in Iran in 1...

Recognition of Lustered Pottery of the 3rd and 4th Centuries AH/AD 9th and 10th Centuries from the Imitated Ones

Luster is an innovative decorative technique applied in the Islamic era. The imitative technique of luster glaze is the result of efforts of some potters to imitate the visual features of the earlier luster. The two techniques differ in their production methods, but have many similarities in terms of physical characteristics of the works, including color, pattern, and in some cases, form. Such ...

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