Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The iwan in the Great Mosque of Isfahan that faces Mecca and marks the direction of prayer, distinguished by a large dome and rectangular façade (pishtaq) with minarets on each side.