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The Shokatiyeh School (Khorasan Jonoobi)

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The rich culture of this area and the desire to learn new things have caused many centers of learn to exist in this area. Among these are the Geransang Shokatiyeh School which is old and a center of learning. According to historic documents, The Shokatiyeh School was built in 1312 LH (1894 AD) and coincides with the Darolfunun School in 1326 LH (1909 AD) at the height of the political power of Prince Shokatolmalek. It is an important school in the modern style of learning and very respected. The characteristics of the architecture of this building is the atrium, halls, high portico, central court, rooms around the yard.

tomb-of-khaje-khezr-birjand The building of Khajeh Khezer Tomb in the old section of Birjand, is another outstanding building from the Ghajar period made in the typical Iranian mode of architecture. For more information see: The Khajeh Khezer Tomb

 

 

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