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Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Naqsh-e Jahan Square is a large public square in Isfahan, Iran, laid out under Shah Abbas I when he made the city the Safavid capital. It is framed by major monuments including royal mosques and the Ali Qapu palace. It stands as one of the most celebrated architectural achievements of the Safavid Empire.
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