Tekyeh Moaven al-molk is a historic place in the city of Kermanshah. It was built during the Qajar era as a Shia wedding site. On 1 December 1975 Tekyeh Moaven al-molk was recognized as a national monument of Iran. It is known for its exclusive tiles, depicting the Islamic era Ghazi (warrior), the Battle of Karbala and Iranian kings such as Achaemenid kings and Persepolis. It has three main parts: Hussainiya, Zaeynabiya and Abbasiya. Museum of Anthropology of Kermanshah and Clothing and Jewelry Museum of Kermanshah are located in Abbasiya.
I am Maarten Verhees. The focus of my photographs is on the variation of architecture, animals and people. I try to capture the essence of local places in photographs... Read more…