The Shah-e-Cheragh (“King of Light”) mausoleum in Shiraz, Persia is one of the most astonishing architectural creations in the world. Known as the Mirror Shrine, the entire interior — walls, ceilings, and domes – are covered with tiny cut mirrors arranged in complex geometric patterns, producing a starry celestial glow.
It holds the tomb of the brother of the 7th Shia Imam, Reza from the 15th century. After an earthquake severely damaged it, the Qajar Dynasty renovated it as you see in the 1800s. I took this picture in 2014, providing only a hint of the overwhelming experience of being here. When the light of freedom shines once more upon the people of Persia (aka Iran), as it well may soon, experiencing the Mirror Shrine will be truly joyful. (Glimpses of Our Breathtaking World #309 photo ©Jack Wheeler)
