the holy shrine of imam rezaas is one of the most important places in iran in terms of religious and public beliefs. huge volumes of pilgrims travel to the mentioned place, so the appropriated environmental and furniture design to increase the visitors' satisfaction is inevitable. in this regards, the main objective of this study is to identify an appropriated design for public water taps ...

Squares as urban spaces are the arena for people formed by physical proportions and variety offunctions such as religious, commercial, cultural, etc. Shohada square as a focal point in Mashhad , is one of themain arteries of access to Holly shrine of Imam Reza and makes access to utilities and major axes . According tothe former urban pattern and its position in the traditional context of surro...

The author discusses the newly found Greek inscriptions from Lasica, basilica on Machkhomeri Hill near Khobi dated to 6th c. CE, with three words and expressions having non-standard meanings. only possible interpretation of expression ἔχετε ἐν παραθέκῃ (sic) that comes mind is “to have or keep as a pledge, entrusted” i. e. martyrs must soul founder Gorgonios, which he entrusted them pledge his ...