A monumental garden complex in Tabriz, Iran

Analysis of historic aerial photography has identified a possible monumental formal garden complex on the outskirts of Tabriz, Iran. Here, the authors describe this complex and explain why it is an important addition to our knowledge of elite Persian garden design practice that spread globally over time.

Authors

Bijan Rouhani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0773-2469)
Michael George Fradley
Kristen Hopper

Institutions

Durham University (GB)
University of Oxford (GB)

Publication Details

Journal: Antiquity
Published: 2026-01-30
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2026.10289
Primary Topic: Historical and Architectural Studies
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

Funders

Arcadia Fund

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A monumental garden complex in Tabriz, Iran

Bijan Rouhani, Michael George Fradley, Kristen Hopper

Jan 30, 2026

Antiquity

Historical and Architectural Studies

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A monumental garden complex in Tabriz, Iran

Bijan Rouhani, Michael George Fradley, Kristen Hopper

January 30, 2026article en

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Antiquity

Durham University (GB), University of Oxford (GB)

Arcadia Fund

Sustainable cities and communities

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Historical and Architectural Studies

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