Photo | 134 Years Ago: Isfahan During the Qajar Era Featured in a Foreign Magazine Design

Monday, February 09, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Isfahan began its era of growth and transformation into a global city during the rise of the Safavid dynasty. In this image, created by a French artist, the pigeon towers of Isfahan are depicted in a book-style illustration. From The Illustrated World History by Cassell, Volume Four – Modern History by Édmund Ollier.

Photo | 134 Years Ago: Isfahan During the Qajar Era Featured in a Foreign Magazine Design