Recognition of the Persian Garden Plan in Sheikh Ahmad-e Jam Complex

Document Type : Review

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, University of Mazandaran , Iran.

2 University of Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Gardens are an integral part of Iranian life and they significantly contribute to the structure and entity of Persian architecture. Since the Sumerians, the Persian garden was configured in a form that surrounded the palaces and fire temples. For Iranians, both water and tree were praiseworthy and the trees were arranged to be planted along wide water streams. Revering the water and the tree gives meaning to Persian garden. Not only is Persian garden a safe and peaceful place, but also it is a place for philosophical thinking and discussions. Persian garden is a sacred space, and therefore it is used to honor and revere a space. Tomb garden is a special type of Persian garden that is built in order to surround a tomb, or a monument in Persian style. There are different types of such gardens in Iran and many other countries that have Persian culture. Sheikh Ahmed-e Jam tomb is located in the city of Torbat-e Jam, in an 800-year old garden. Recognizing the trees and paths around this tomb indicates the existence of Persian garden plan in this place.

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MANZAR, the Scientific Journal of landscape
Volume 11, Issue 46
April 2019
Pages 6-13

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